Agenda of Burwood Council Meetings - 7 December · Web viewLoss of natural wind flows. Should be alternative vision for area of reduced environmental impacts and disturbance, increased

ORDINARY MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Council of Burwood will be held in the Council Chamber, Suite 1, Level 2, 1-17 Elsie Street, Burwood on Monday, 7 December 2015 at 6.00pm to consider the matters contained in the attached Agenda.

Michael McMahonGENERAL MANAGER

Our MissionBurwood Council will create a quality lifestyle for its citizens

by promoting harmony and excellence in the delivery of its services

Suite 1, Level 2, 1-17 Elsie Street, Burwood NSW 2134, PO Box 240 Burwood NSW 1805phone: 9911 9911 facsimile: 9911 9900 tty: 9744 7521

email: [email protected] website: www.burwood.nsw.gov.au

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CONFLICT OF INTERESTSWhat is a “Conflict of Interests” - A conflict of interests can be of two types:Pecuniary - an interest that a person has in a matter because of a reasonable likelihood or expectation of appreciable financial gain or loss to the person. A person does not have a pecuniary interest in a matter if the interest is so remote or insignificant that it could not reasonably be regarded as likely to influence any decision the person might make in relation to a matter or if the interest is of a kind specified in Section 448 of the Local Government Act.

Non-pecuniary – are private or personal interests the Council official has that do not amount to a pecuniary interest as defined in the Local Government Act. These commonly arise out of family, or personal relationships, or involvement in sporting, social or other cultural groups and associations and may include an interest of a financial nature.

Who has a Pecuniary Interest? - A person has a pecuniary interest in a matter if the pecuniary interest is the interest of: The person, or The person’s spouse or de facto partner or a relative of the person, or a partner or employer of the person, or A company or other body of which the person, or a nominee, partner or employer of the person, is a member.

No Interest in the Matter - However, a person is not taken to have a pecuniary interest in a matter: If the person is unaware of the relevant pecuniary interest of the spouse, de facto partner, relative, partner, employer or

company or other body, or Just because the person is a member of, or is employed by, a Council or statutory body or is employed by the Crown. Just because the person is a member of, or a delegate of the Council to, a company or other body that has a pecuniary

interest in the matter so long as the person has no beneficial interest in any shares of the company or body.N.B. “Relative”, in relation to a person means any of the following:a) the parent, grandparent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, lineal descends or adopted child of the person or of the

person’s spouse;b) the spouse or de facto partners of the person or of a person referred to in paragraph (a)

Disclosure and participation in meetings A Councillor or a member of a Council Committee who has a pecuniary interest in any matter with which the Council is

concerned and who is present at a meeting of the Council or Committee at which the matter is being considered must disclose the nature of the interest to the meeting as soon as practicable.

The Councillor or member must not be present at, or in sight of, the meeting of the Council or Committee:(a) at any time during which the matter is being considered or discussed by the Council or Committee, or(b) at any time during which the Council or Committee is voting on any question in relation to the matter.

No Knowledge - A person does not breach the Act if the person did not know and could not reasonably be expected to have known that the matter under consideration at the meeting was a matter in which he or she had a pecuniary interest.

What interests do not have to be disclosed (S 448 Act)?(a) an interest as an elector, (b) an interest as a ratepayer or person liable to pay a charge, (c) an interest in any matter relating to the terms on which the provision of a service or the supply of goods or commodities is offered

to the public generally, or to a section of the public that includes persons who are not subject to this Part, (d) an interest in any matter relating to the terms on which the provision of a service or the supply of goods or commodities is offered

to a relative of the person by the council in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as apply to persons who are not subject to this Part,

(e) an interest as a member of a club or other organisation or association, unless the interest is as the holder of an office in the club or organisation (whether remunerated or not),

(f) an interest of a member of a council committee as a person chosen to represent the community or as a member of a non-profit organisation or other community or special interest group if the committee member has been appointed to represent the organisation or group on the committee,

(g) an interest in a proposal relating to the making, amending, altering or repeal of an environmental planning instrument other than an instrument that effects a change of the permissible uses of:

(i) land in which the person or a person, company or body referred to in section 443 (1) (b) or (c) has a proprietary interest (which, for the purposes of this paragraph, includes any entitlement to the land at law or in equity and any other interest or potential interest in the land arising out of any mortgage, lease, trust, option or contract, or otherwise), or

(ii) land adjoining, adjacent to or in proximity to land referred to in subparagraph (i), if the person or the person, company or body referred to in section 443 (1) (b) or (c) would by reason of the proprietary interest have a pecuniary interest in the proposal,

(h) an interest relating to a contract, proposed contract or other matter if the interest arises only because of a beneficial interest in shares in a company that does not exceed 10 per cent of the voting rights in the company,

(i) an interest of a person arising from the proposed making by the council of an agreement between the council and a corporation, association or partnership, being a corporation, association or partnership that has more than 25 members, if the interest arises because a relative of the person is a shareholder (but not a director) of the corporation or is a member (but not a member of the committee) of the association or is a partner of the partnership,

(j) an interest of a person arising from the making by the council of a contract or agreement with a relative of the person for or in relation to any of the following, but only if the proposed contract or agreement is similar in terms and conditions to such contracts

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and agreements as have been made, or as are proposed to be made, by the council in respect of similar matters with other residents of the area: (i) the performance by the council at the expense of the relative of any work or service in connection with roads or sanitation, (ii) security for damage to footpaths or roads, (iii) any other service to be rendered, or act to be done, by the council by or under any Act conferring functions on the council

or by or under any contract, (k) an interest relating to the payment of fees to councillors (including the mayor and deputy mayor), (l) an interest relating to the payment of expenses and the provision of facilities to councillors (including the mayor and deputy

mayor) in accordance with a policy under section 252, (m) an interest relating to an election to the office of mayor arising from the fact that a fee for the following 12 months has been

determined for the office of mayor, (n) an interest of a person arising from the passing for payment of a regular account for wages or salary of an employee who is a

relative of the person, (o) an interest arising from being covered by, or a proposal to be covered by, indemnity insurance as a councillor or member of a

council committee, (p) an interest arising from appointment of a councillor to a body as representative or delegate of the council, whether or not a fee or

other recompense is payable to the representative or delegate. A Councillor is not prevented from taking part in the consideration or discussion of, or from voting on, any of the matters/questions detailed in Section 448 of the Local Government Act.

Non-pecuniary Interests - Must be disclosed in meetings.If you are a Council official, other than a member of staff of Council and you have disclosed that a significant non-pecuniary conflict of interests exists, you must manager it in one of two ways:

a) Remove the source of the conflict by relinquishing or divesting the interest that creates the conflict, of reallocating the conflicting duties to another Council official;

b) Have no involvement in the matter, by absenting yourself from and not taking part in any debate of voting on the issue as if the provisions in Section 451(2) of the Act apply.

If you determine that a non-pecuniary conflict of interests is less than significant and does not require further action, you must provide an explanation of why you consider that the conflict does not require further action in the circumstances.

Disclosures to be Recorded - A disclosure (and the reason/s for the disclosure) made at a meeting of the Council or Council Committee must be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.

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AGENDA

FOR AN ORDINARY MEETING OF BURWOOD COUNCILTO BE HELD ON MONDAY 7 DECEMBER 2015 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1-17 ELSIE STREET,

BURWOOD COMMENCING AT 6.00PM.

I DECLARE THE MEETING OPENED AT (READ BY MAYOR)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY (READ BY MAYOR)

“I would like to acknowledge the Wangal people who are the Traditional Custodian of this Land. I would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present of the Wangal Nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginals present”.

PRAYER (READ BY MAYOR) “Lord, we humbly beseech thee to vouchsafe thy blessing on this Council, direct and prosper its deliberations for the advancement of this area and the true welfare of its people.”

TAPE RECORDING OF MEETING (READ BY MAYOR)

“Members of the Public are advised that Meetings of Council and Council Committees are audio recorded for the purpose of assisting with the preparation of Minutes.

The tape recordings will be subject to the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA).

Tapes are destroyed two months after the date of the recording”

APOLOGIES/LEAVE OF ABSENCES DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS BY COUNCILLORS

DECLARATION OF POLITICAL DONATIONS (READ BY MAYOR)

“Councillors & Members of the Gallery

As a result of recent changes to the Legislation that governs the legal process for the determination of Development Applications before Council, a person who makes a relevant application to Council or any person with a financial interest in the application must now disclose any reportable political donation or gift made to any local Councillor or employee of Council. Council will now require in its Development Application Forms this disclosure to be made.

Council is also required to publish on its website all reportable political donations or gifts. Should any person having business before Council this evening and being an applicant or party having a financial interest in such application feel that they have not made the appropriate disclosure, Council now invites them to approach the General Manager and to make their disclosure according to Law.”

RECORDING OF COUNCILLORS VOTING ON PLANNING DECISIONS

In accordance with Section 375A of the Local Government Act a division must be called for and taken on every Environmental Planning & Assessment decision. The names of those Councillors supporting and those opposed to the decision are to be recorded in the meeting minutes and the register retained by the General Manager.

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OPEN FORUM ACKNOWLEDGMENT (READ BY MAYOR)

The Mayor to ask each speaker to confirm that they had read the guidelines about addressing the Council and acknowledge that they had been informed that the meeting was being recorded and that the Council accepts no responsibility for any defamatory comments made. Speakers should refrain from providing personal information unless it is necessary to the subject being discussed, particularly where the personal information relates to persons not present at the meeting OPEN FORUM COMMENCES

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES RecommendationThat the Minutes of the following Meeting of Burwood Council:

A. Council Meeting held on Monday 23 November 2015

copies of which were previously circulated to all Councillors be and hereby confirmed as a true and correct record of the proceedings of that meeting.

ADDRESS BY THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS ACKNOWLEDGMENT (READ BY MAYOR)

The Mayor to ask each speaker to confirm that they had read the guidelines about addressing the Council and acknowledge that they had been informed that the meeting was being recorded and that the Council accepts no responsibility for any defamatory comments made.

ADDRESS BY THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMENCES MAYORAL MINUTES

(ITEM MM24/15) CONCORD CANCER CENTRE - DONATION TO THE COMMANDER'S CUP - 25 FEBRUARY 2016...................................................................................7

GENERAL BUSINESS

(ITEM 126/15) 66-70 STANLEY STREET BURWOOD - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 30/2015 - PROPOSED MULTI DWELLING HOUSING COMPRISING 9 X 3 STOREY AND 1 X 2 STOREY TOWN HOUSES IN 2 BUILDINGS OVER BASEMENT PARKING LEVEL........................................................................8

(ITEM 127/15) CROYDON STATION UPGRADE - TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLANS..................45

(ITEM 128/15) ADOPTION - DRAFT PERMIT PARKING SCHEME POLICY..............................49

(ITEM 129/15) ADOPTION - REVISED USER FEES FOR COUNCIL SERVICES POLICY...........62

(ITEM 130/15) ADOPTION - DRAFT PETITION POLICY .......................................................68

(ITEM 131/15) INVESTMENT REPORT AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2015......................................76 INFORMATION ITEMS

(ITEM IN42/15) BURWOOD GRAFFITI MANAGEMENT STRATEGY 2011-2015 UPDATE .........82

(ITEM IN43/15) ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE - COUNCIL MEETING OF 23 NOVEMBER 2015.................................................................................84

(ITEM IN44/15) PETITIONS................................................................................................86

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CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

(ITEM 132/15) 43 BRIGHTON STREET CROYDON - PROPOSED RENEWAL OF LEASE OF COMMUNITY LAND TO PALLAMAR (HOLDINGS) PTY LTD

That above item be considered in Closed Session to the exclusion of the press and public in accordance with Section 10A(2) (d) of the Local Government Act 1993, as the matter involves commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it; or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the Council; or (iii) reveal a trade secret.

(ITEM 133/15) BURWOOD PARK PAVILION SHADE STRUCTURE

That above item be considered in Closed Session to the exclusion of the press and public in accordance with Section 10A(2) (c) (d) of the Local Government Act 1993, as the matter involves information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business; AND commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it; or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the Council; or (iii) reveal a trade secret.

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Councillors are requested to submit any Questions Without Notice in writing.

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COUNCIL 7 DECEMBER 2015

MAYORAL MINUTE

(ITEM MM24/15) CONCORD CANCER CENTRE - DONATION TO THE COMMANDER'S CUP - 25 FEBRUARY 2016

Trim Folder: 15/52587

Summary

I have received an invitation to participate in the Burwood Police Golf Day to be held at the Concord Golf Club on 25 February 2016. Council has been a sponsor of this event since the inaugural event in 2014.

Detective Superintendent Mark Jones, Local Area Commander, Burwood Police, is seeking support from Council to sponsor one of the 18 Holes, along with promotional material in the form of Pull Up Banners from Burwood in recognition of our support towards the Concord Cancer Centre.

The Golf Day is organised annually to raise much needed funds for the Concord Cancer Centre at Concord Hospital.

I am seeking Council’s support for this funding and, therefore, I recommend that Council donates $1,500 towards Burwood Council’s participation in the Golf Day to be held on 25 February 2016.

I therefore move that:

1. That Council supports the Burwood Police in raising funds for the Concord Cancer Centre at Concord Hospital by donating $1,500 from the Mayor’s Discretionary Fund towards Burwood Council’s participation in the Golf Day to be held on 25 February 2016.

2. That Council provides Pull Up Banners for display at the Golf Day at the Concord Golf Club.

AttachmentsThere are no attachments for this report.

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(ITEM 126/15) 66-70 STANLEY STREET BURWOOD - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 30/2015 - PROPOSED MULTI DWELLING HOUSING COMPRISING 9 X 3 STOREY AND 1 X 2 STOREY TOWN HOUSES IN 2 BUILDINGS OVER BASEMENT PARKING LEVEL

File No: 15/54798

REPORT BY DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER LAND, INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT

Applicant: QGU & ZGG Holdings Pty Ltd and Y ZhangLocation: 66-70 Stanley Street Burwood, eastern side of Stanley Street South of

Woodside AvenueZoning: R1 General Residential - Burwood Local Environmental Plan 2012

Proposal

The proposal is to demolish the existing dwelling houses and other buildings on the subject 2 allotments and erect a multi dwelling housing development comprising:

One basement parking level containing 18 car parking spaces (including 2 visitors/car wash spaces), bicycle parking racks (12), storage spaces, pedestrian access to each town house and the vehicular access ramp connecting to Stanley Street.

Ground floor containing the lower levels of town houses 1-10, exterior private open space for each town house, common open space and landscaping for the development, pedestrian access to the complex and each town house, and the vehicular access ramp connecting to Stanley Street.

First floor containing the next (middle) levels of town houses 1-10 including a raised courtyard area for TH 5.

Second floor containing the top level of town houses 1-10 (except TH 6 that is only ground and first floors).

The 10 apartments comprise 4 x 2 bedroom and 6 x 3 bedroom. Note 2 of the 2 bedroom townhouses are designated as 1 bed + study, however as the studys are clearly separate fully enclosed rooms it is considered that they are more correctly classified as 2 bedroom townhouses.

The basement car parking level is a single structure but at ground level and above the development comprises two separate buildings each containing 5 town houses. Each building has the form of terrace-type town houses with separate ground level access, directly from the street in the case of the front town houses. The floors of each town house are located one above the other with no overlap between town houses.

Background

Council provided advice on a similar proposal on 9 October 2014. This proposal sought to utilize the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009 (the AHSEPP).

The Development Application (DA) No. 19/2015 was lodged on 23 February 2015. The DA proposal does not draw on the provisions of the AHSEPP. As well as architectural, landscape and storm water concept plan the DA was accompanied by documentation including a Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE), the architect’s Design Verification Statement, a Waste Management Plan, a Quantity Surveyor’s Report, a Landscape Management Plan, a BCA Compliance Report, an Acoustic Assessment Report, a Disability Access Report, a BASIX Certificate and a Traffic & Parking Assessment Report.

Public notification of the proposal commenced on 9 March 2015, closing on 31 March 2015.

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Council raised initial concerns with the proposed development by letter of 12 May 2015. The main matters were potential flood impacts on the development and inadequate documentation of waste management. Suggestions were made to improve potential visual privacy impacts on adjoining properties, and car park layout.

On 2 October 2015 Council received revised plans and additional documentation including a revised Landscape Management Plan and an Overland Flood Study. The plans received on 2 October 2015 are the subject of this report.

Statutory RequirementsHeads of Consideration

The Application is assessed under the provisions of Section 79C of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as amended Key planning instruments and considerations include:

The provisions of the Burwood Local Environmental Plan (BLEP) 2012 The provisions of Burwood Development Control Plan – BDCP 2013 The provisions of the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) No. 65 – Design Quality of

Residential Flat Development and the Residential Flat Design Code (RFDC). NB: the applicable version of SEPP 65 is that applying when the DA was lodged (ie prior to 17 July 2015) and the associated RFDC.

The impact of the development in relation to:

- The context and setting of the development- The impact on the natural built environment- Shadowing of adjoining properties- Traffic impact- Streetscape and urban design issues- Crime prevention through environmental design

The suitability of the site for development The public interest Social and economic impact Submissions made under the Act and Regulations

These matters are considered in this Report.

Locality

The site’s location is indicated in Figure 1.

Site and surrounding area

The site made up of 2 existing lots is rectangular in shape and has a total area of 1006 sq m. Its frontage to Stanley Street is 25.03 m, and its depth is 39.96/40.03 m. The site rises about 2 m from west towards the east. The 2 lots in the site each contain a dwelling house of 1-2 storeys height and several outbuildings.

This section of Stanley Street south of Woodside Avenue is a cul-de-sac. Existing development fronting both sides of the street is low density residential, comprising dwelling houses of mostly of 1 storey. The character of the development in the surrounding area east of Wentworth Road, north of Nicholson Street and west of Conder Street is similar.

The site and surrounding area were included in the 2(c2) zone in the Burwood Planning Scheme Ordinance (BPSO) 1979 which permitted buildings of up to 8 storeys. However there was negligible take up of this development opportunity.

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The BLEP 2012 substantially reduced the scale of permitted development under the R1 General Residential zone in this precinct. This application represents initiation of the area’s transition to medium density development consistent with the development standards under the BLEP 2012.

Figure 1 – Site location and zoning

Planning AssessmentDevelopment permissibility

BLEP 2012

The R1 General Residential zone permits with consent various forms of residential accommodation as defined including multi dwelling housing and residential flat buildings. The proposed development is assessed under the BLEP 2012’s provisions as multi dwelling housing because it complies with definition of such in the BLEP in that each dwelling has individual access at ground level. The format of the development (the floors of each townhouse are one above the other with no overlap and the absence of corridor or staircase access to individual dwellings) also indicates a town house style development and not an apartment building.

The proposal is consistent with the aims of the R1 zone, in that it provides for the housing needs of the community and adds to the variety of housing types and densities.

In the BLEP 2012 the site is not designated as a Heritage item nor is it located in a Heritage Conservation Area (HCA). There are no Heritage items of HCAs in the site’s vicinity. No part of the site is designated in the BLEP for acquisition for any purpose. No requirements for the site arise in respect of acid sulfate soils as it is in a Level 5 Area on the Acid Sulfate Soils Map with no Level 4 land in the vicinity.

Pursuant to Clause 6.2 of the BLEP there are potential flooding issues arising for the site. These have been addressed through the comments of the Development Engineer.

SEPP 65 and RFDC

State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) No. 65 – Design Quality of Residential Flat Development applies to residential flat buildings as defined in the SEPP. This means a building of three or more stories that contains four or more self-contained dwellings but excludes BCA Class 1a or 1b buildings commonly known as town houses or villas.

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While having the design format of multi dwelling housing and in particular town houses, the development is in the main three residential storeys (plus the basement parking level). The Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) and the BCA Assessment report submitted with the DA state the development is a Class 2 residential building. On this basis the proposal is a residential flat building for the purposes of SEPP 65. The SEPP and the Residential Flat Design Code (RFDC) therefor apply and this is acknowledged in the application.

Development standards and other requirements

Issue Requirement/standard Proposal ComplianceBLEP 2012Building height Maximum 8.2 m –

Clause 4.3 and the Building height map

Elevations and sections indicate the height of 8.2 m is met by the roof line at several points but is not exceeded

Yes

Floor space ratio

Maximum 0.85:1 – Clause 4.4 and Floor Space Ratio map

Total GFA 855.0 sq m is 0.85:1; equivalent to maximum on 1006 sq m site

Yes

BDCP 2013Section 4.3 Multi Dwelling Housing in the R1 zoneSetbacks Front setback minimum

6 m

Side setbacks minimum: ground floor 2 m; floors above - 3.5 m

Rear setback minimum: 3 m

Articulated front façade provides some 6 m setback to walls of ground floor; other design elements of the front facade encroach to 5 m-5.2 m

Ground floor complies; 1st floor complies north side, encroaches to 2 m (over 8 m length) on south side; 2nd floor complies north & south sides

Complies all levels

No but adequate – see comments below

No but adequate – see comments below

YesBuilding widths and breaks; articulation

Maximum 20 m width of building to street; internal building facades no more than 14 m without adequate articulation

Facing Stanley Street – max. 19 m building length at ground level, 18 m at 1st and 2nd floors; highly articulated street front façade. The 2 buildings in the development have north and south facades of less than 14 m. Ample articulation

Yes

Building separation within site

12 m habitable to habitable rooms, 9 m habitable to non-habitable rooms; 3 m non-habitable to non-habitable rooms

Ground floor: 9 m separation habitable/ habitable in 2 dwellings. 1st floor and 2nd floor comply

Variation to Ground floor but adequate – see comments below

Building design Facades must relate to streetscape; articulation required; mix of building materials; roof to be integrated with development, max pitch 32 degrees; parking

Main façade & pedestrian access is to Stanley St; relates adequately to streetscape; ample articulation with different materials and finishes; flat roof integrated with development. Basement protrusion above

Yes - see comment below on external materials and finishes

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basement not to exceed 0.75 m above ground level

finished ground level 0.5 m in south-west corner.

Site frontage and site isolation

Minimum frontage 15 m single storey, 17 m two storey; isolated site formation discouraged

Stanley Street frontage is 25.03 m. No isolated site creation

Yes

Private open space (POS)

Required for all dwellings; 25 sq m min. area and 6 m min. dimension; northerly aspect where possible; directly accessible from living area; designed for privacy; additional POS not closer the 6 m to front boundary

All dwellings have POS as ground floor courtyards: 6 of 10 are less than 25 sq m (22.2 - 23.1 sq m). All POS areas have solar exposure; all accessed from living areas; all have adequate privacy. Street front setback area is communal opens space not POS

Acceptable POS areas minor departures

Communal open space

Required where more than 8 dwellings; minimum dimension 6 m; clearly for private use of apartments and have solar access.

10 dwellings; 75.1 sq m area designated communal open space in front setback area; minimum dimension 3 m; adequate solar access

No but satisfactory given POS for all units

Landscaped area and deep soil

25% of site to be landscaped; 15% to be deep soil zone with min. 4 m dimension. Must be contiguous with some of the communal open space

Landscaped area 297.9 sq m - 29.6% of site. Deep soil total area is 156 sq m or 15% of site; minimum dimension 3 m only. Overlap of deep soil area with communal open space is about 50%

Satisfactory - condition for implementation of Landscape Management Plan

Solar access and natural ventilation; overshadowing

Detailed requirements P18 – P27 of the BDCP

All apartments are dual aspect on all levels. 100% cross-ventilation.100% solar access to all units to standard. Overshadowing concern only with site to south & south east.

Yes – see comments below on shadowing

Acoustic privacy Design development to reduce noise transmission internally and from adjoining sites; may require acoustic impact assessment

Acoustic report indicates satisfactory impacts (road traffic, mechanical plant) subject to conditions. Potential acoustic impact of driveway next to dwelling house not addressed. See comments under Community Consultation below

Yes – subject to conditions

Visual privacy Building separation as per setback requirements; avoid overlooking/in-looking

Potential impacts within site and also to other lots to south, north & east. Plan revisions have raised sill heights and provided privacy louvers

Yes – see comments below - conditions required

Safety and security

Design to provide personal and property security. CEPTED assessment required if more than 20 dwellings

CEPTED report not necessary. Town house design indicates adequate security with ample casual surveillance of common areas and access

Yes

Fences and walls; letter boxes; bin areas

Fences and walls to be sympathetic to streetscape; max height for front fence 1.2 m; bin

Details provided on fences - condition. Mail boxes indicated but need relocation - condition. Bin storage areas provided in

Yes - conditions

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area to be provided; mail boxes to be provided

each courtyard - conditions. Clothes drying - condition.

Section 4.6 – Transport and parking in residential developmentNumber of parking spaces

5 required – 2 for each 2 bedroom unit, 1 for each 1 or 2 bedroom unit & 1 per 5 units for visitors

6 x 2 bedrooms - 12 spaces; 4 x 1 & 2 bedrooms - 4 + 2 for visitors = 18 required. 18 provided. Bicycle parking also provided

Yes

Comments on BLEP 2012 matters

There are no matters of non-compliance with the development standards in the BLEP 2012.

SEPP No. 55 – Remediation of Land

The site has been used for residential purposes for many years and no potentially hazardous activities are known to have been carried out on the land. No action under SEPP No. 55 is necessary.

SEPP No. 65 – Design Quality of Residential Flat Development The application includes an assessment of the proposal against the Design Quality Principles contained in Part 2 of SEPP No. 65. This assessment is accepted as satisfactory.

With regard to the RFDC guidelines under SEPP 65, many matters in the RFDC are already addressed in the assessment of the proposal relative to the BDCP. In addition the proposal complies with the BLEP’s development standards for maximum building height and FSR. The main additional RFDC matter warranting specific comment is building separation in relation to future adjoining development. The zoning and development standards applying to the site’s precinct will eventually result in similar scale, medium density development replacing the existing dwellings houses to the north, south and east.

In respect of building separation the RFDC guidelines are for buildings up to 4 storeys in height to have the following separations: 12 m habitable to habitable rooms/balconies; 9 m habitable to non-habitable rooms/balconies; and 3 m non-habitable to non-habitable rooms/balconies with an equal sharing of these separations between development sites. This is the first development in the location and as a result compliance with the separation guidelines to existing buildings is difficult notwithstanding compliance with the setback controls of Burwood Development Control plan.

The building separation guidelines are not mandatory and departures are commonly accepted where the overall development is satisfactory and impacts are shown to be managed and reduced. In this regard the proposed development is adequately compliant with BDCP setback guidelines (see below) and with the building height and FSR development standards.

In addition the buildings in the development have no side façade balconies on the 1st and 2nd floors, and revisions made to the plans provide for windows in the northern and southern façades to have minimum sill heights of 1.2 m or 1.5 m to bathroom and hallway windows and to have privacy louvers fitted to all habitable room windows.

In this context it is considered that provision for building separation for future development on the adjoining lots is adequate.

Comments on key BDCP matters

Boundary Setbacks

The proposed building has several non-compliances with the front boundary and side boundary setback guidelines of the BDCP.

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To the front boundary there is 6 m setback to the walls of the ground floor, but on the 1st and 2nd

floors substantial elements of the building encroach to 5 m-5.2 m from the boundary. The application justifies this on the basis these setbacks provide a common alignment with existing buildings in the street and because the highly articulated front façade provides a balanced setback composition notwithstanding the encroachments. This is considered reasonable in the circumstances.

The other non-compliance is with the 1st floor which encroaches to 2 m from the south side boundary for part of the façade in the building closest to Stanley Street. The non-complying section of wall is provided only with highlight windows set 1.5 m above floor level. This is acceptable but the windows should be provided with external privacy louvers added to the windows. With such provision as a condition, any adverse impacts from the limited setback non-compliance will be minimal. The reduction of Town House 5 from 3 to 2 storeys adjacent to the southern boundary also helps ameliorate the effects of the proposed reduced setback.

Building Separation Within Site

The two buildings do not fully achieve adequate separation based on the BDCP and RFDC guidelines. At ground floor level for 2 of the dwellings the separation is 9 m compared to the guideline of 12 m. The application justifies this on the basis that the “habitable room” in the 2 dwellings is a kitchen and not a dining or living area. Also it is indicated that the 1.6 m high sills to the kitchen windows and the provision of planter box landscaping outside the kitchen windows will minimise any visual privacy impacts from the reduced building separation. This is accepted given the minor departure involved and the compliance with the separation guidelines at the 1st and 2nd

floors.

External Materials and Finishes

The External Finishes Plan indicates a selection of materials, textures and hues that appear to complement the robust design character of the proposed development. The only concern relates to the extensive areas of white painted concrete especially on the north and south facades but also on the west (street) façade. To ensure the high quality appearance of the building is endures over time, these white concrete areas should be finished with pre-painted or textured through colour panels. This can be dealt with by consent condition.

Overshadowing

The site’s orientation and the design of the buildings enable optimization of solar access to the living areas and courtyards of the development.

The main shadowing impacts of the development will fall on the lots to the south and south-east. This does not result from building height which is compliant and not necessarily greater than for a new 2 storey dwelling that could site on the site. The impacts arise mainly from the longitudinal dimension of the development and the rear boundary setback compared to a dwelling house on the site.

In this case adverse effects are reduced by the breakup of the development into 2 buildings and compliance (with some acceptable departures) with the setback requirements to the side and rear boundaries). In addition the revised plans have reduced Town House 6 (in the rear building adjacent to the southern boundary) from 3 to 2 storeys and this will reduce the shadow impacts on the rear yards of the dwelling houses to the south and south-east.

Overall there proposal is not considered to cause excessive overshadowing in its development context. Additional comment on shadowing is provided under Community Consultation below as it is substantial issue raised in one submission.

Referrals

The Manager Environment & Health has provided consent conditions.

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The Manager Traffic & Transport has provided consent conditions. NB: the layout of parking places has been amended in the revised plans to incorporate the initial advice of the Manager Traffic & Transport.

The Senior Development Engineer & Senior Building Surveyor have raised no objections to the development and have provided consent conditions. The Tree Management Officer has endorsed the proposal with one condition.

Community Consultation

Public notification of the application commenced on 9 March 2015, closing on 31 March 2015. Three objections and one petition with 76 signatures were received. The petition originates from and was lodged by one of the objectors

The issues raised in the submissions with comment provided on each are as follows.

1. The proposal is a gross overdevelopment of the site in a cul-de-sac street.

Comment: The proposal complies with the BLEP 2012’s development standards for maximum height and FSR and is generally in accordance with the BLEP 2012 objectives for the area. It achieves acceptable compliance with other guidelines in the BDCP and RFDC that influence the development’s scale. It is not considered an overdevelopment.

2. The proposed height is excessive and out of character with existing dwelling houses which are mostly single storey. The height and design of the proposal are out of character with the whole streetscape.

Comment: The building height limit in the BLEP 2012 is not exceeded. This is the first development within an area in transition and while the existing dwelling house heights and the streetscape character are taken into consideration with the assessment of the application they do not carry determining weight as the area will transition towards more medium density development under the BLEP 2012’s zoning and development standards. The preceding Burwood Planning Scheme Ordinance (BPSO) 1979 permitted buildings of up to 8 storeys in this area.

3. The development will cause detrimental shadow impacts on adjoining lots. In particular the living areas, north side bedrooms and back garden of the adjoining dwelling house to the south will lose most solar access.

Comment: Some shadowing impacts on the existing dwelling house to the south are acknowledged but some impacts are inevitable where the precinct is transitioning to a medium density development format. Shadow impacts are managed in this case by the development’s compliance with the maximum building height development standard and acceptable compliance with relevant boundary setback guidelines. The development’s break-up into two buildings which reduces its overall mass and scale, and the reduction of Town House 6 from 3 storeys to 2 storeys also ameliorate shadowing impacts. Given the overall development envelope provided for the site by applicable planning controls it is unlikely that feasible changes to the proposal would significantly reduce the perceived shadowing impacts.

4. Noise pollution generally will increase. The adjoining dwelling house to the south will suffer substantial and extended noise impacts from the proposal’s driveway located adjacent to the boundary

Comment: Potential general noise will be consistent with this medium development format. Noise impacts from air-conditioning will be addressed by consent condition. With regard to the driveway adjacent to the existing dwelling house, the revised plans include a 1.8 m high wall to help reduce adverse noise impacts. A consent condition can ensure the design and appearance of this wall is coordinated with the adjoining land owner.

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5. Street car parking is already limited and the proposal will add to demand. Traffic congestion will increase and the road system cannot accommodate it. Bin collection will be more difficult.

Comment: The development complies with the car parking requirements for multi-dwelling housing. The Manager Traffic and Transport has not highlighted any adverse traffic impacts. Bin collection will continue as normal.

6. Detrimental impacts on existing lifestyle, community and amenity. Loss of natural wind flows. Should be alternative vision for area of reduced environmental impacts and disturbance, increased connectivity and safety and reduced traffic congestion.

Comment: The proposed development indicates that significant change to the character of the area is underway. This is facilitated by the current planning controls which in themselves are consistent with the State Government’s planning strategies for Sydney which require more dwellings to be provided in accessible locations such as Burwood.

Conclusion

The proposed development proposal indicates that this local area is in transition to a medium density development future. The proposal achieves adequate compliance with the requirements of the BLEP 2012 and the BDCP 2013, and with SEPP 65 and the RFDC. It is recommended for development consent subject to conditions.

That Council call for a Division in accordance with Section 375A of the Local Government Act 1993 to record Councillor’s voting for and against on each planning decision.

Recommendation(s)

A. That Development Application 30/2015 for demolition of existing dwelling houses and other structures and erection of multi dwelling housing comprising 10 town houses each of three storeys (except one 2 storey unit) in two buildings above a basement parking level be granted consent subject to the following conditions.

(1) The development is to be carried out in accordance with the following plans and documentation except as amended by other conditions of this consent:

Architectural plans prepared by Tony Owens Partners received by Council on 2 October 2015, as follows: A003, A004, A100, A101, A102, A103, A104, A200, A201, A202, A300, A401, A402, A450, A451, A452, A455, A500, A512, A513, A514, A515, A516, A600, A601, A620, A700, A701, A800 (External Finishes); all Revision F.

Landscape Plans by Formed Gardens Pty Ltd received by Council on 2 October 2015: LO 1-3 Issue F and the Landscape Management Plan dated August 2015.

Stormwater Management Plans by Istruct Consulting Engineers D01, D02 Revision 1 dated February 2015 and received by Council on 23 February 2015.

FEES

(2) Building and Construction Industry Long Service Corporation Levy $10,153 (Payment to be made to Council, the Corporation or its Agent).

(3) Damage Deposit - security deposit against damage occurring to Council's assets (footpath, road, stormwater drainage system, kerb and gutter, etc) during building work $15,000 (Payment to be made to Council as a bond prior to issue of a Construction Certificate and/or commencement of demolition/bulk excavation).

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NOTE: This deposit is refundable if no damage occurs.

(4) Construction by the Applicant/Council the stormwater drainage works $2,000 (Payment to be made to Council as a bond).

(5) If Council is nominated as the Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) an inspection fee is to be paid.

This fee is for 20 inspections at the rate listed in Council’s current Schedule of Fees and Charges. Any additional inspections, including re-inspections, shall be levied and paid to Council upon booking of an appointment at the rate listed in Council’s current Schedule of Fees and Charges (Payment to be made to Council).

(6) Section 94A Contribution: $29,000.30 (Payment to be made to Council).

Note: the contribution amount will be adjusted at the time of payment. See Planning Condition 8 for more details.

PLANNING

(7) Compliance and implementation of the recommendations contained in the report DA Acoustic Assessment by Acoustic Logic Consultancy P/L Revision 0 dated 18 December 2014 and received by Council on 23 February 2015.

(8) Pursuant to Section 94A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and the Section 94A Contributions Plan for the Burwood Local Government Area (Excluding Burwood Town Centre), the following monetary contribution towards public services and amenities is required:

Contribution Element ContributionA levy of 1% of the cost of carrying out the development, where the cost calculated and agreed by Council is $2,900,030.00

$29,000.30

Index Period Sept 2014 CPI1 106.6 Office Use: T56

The above contribution will be adjusted at the time of payment. Applicants are advised to contact Council for the adjusted amount immediately prior to arranging payment.

The contribution will be adjusted in accordance with the following formula:Contribution (at time of payment) = C x CPI2

CPI1

Where:

C: the original contributions amount as shown in the development consent;

CPI2 the Consumer Price Index: All Groups Index for Sydney, for the immediate past quarter (available from the Australian Bureau of Statistics at the time of payment)

CPI1 the Consumer Price Index: All Groups Index for Sydney, applied at the time of granting the development consent as shown on the development consent.

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Note: The minimum payment will not be less than the contribution amount stated on the consent.

The contribution is to be paid to Council, or evidence that payment has been made is to be submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority, prior to the issuing of a Construction Certificate.

Council may accept works in kind or other material public benefits in lieu of the contribution required by this condition subject to and in accordance with the requirements specified in the Section 94A Contributions Plan for the Burwood Local Government Area (Excluding Burwood Town Centre).

Note: Credit cards and personal cheques are not accepted for the payment of Section 94A Contributions in excess of $5,000.

(9) Glazed balcony balustrades shall be constructed of opaque materials in lieu of clear glazing.

(10) External gas water heaters are to be located in recessed enclosures within external walls and are to be located and are to be located so as to be not visible from a public road or place or adjoining property. Similarly, air conditioning units and plant are to be located so as not to be visible from a public road or place or adjoining property.

(11) A separate application shall be lodged for any proposed subdivision of the site. Such subdivision shall designate all car parking spaces attached to a lot with the exception of visitor parking which shall be designated as common property. No car parking spaces shall be created as a separate lot. The drainage system for the site including basement pit and pumps and on site detention shall be designated as common property.

(12) Clothes drying areas or facilities shall be provided within an area of communal open space or provided within each residential unit. If provided on the balconies of individual units, the drying facilities must be screened from exterior view, and be designed in such a way that they do not detract from the building’s appearance from the public domain.

(13) Doors or gates are to be installed at the pedestrian and vehicular access ways to the development from Stanley Street that will provide for secure access to the town houses and the car parking basement. The gates or doors are to be appropriately security keyed to ensure the personal safety and security of residents on the development. An intercom system connecting each town house to the pedestrian and vehicular doors or gates is also to be installed that enables remote opening of the doors or gates for visitors to the building. Details are to be submitted and approved prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate.

(14) A security camera system that monitors the main pedestrian entry (ie on the northern side of the site) and the vehicular driveway to the development from Stanley Street on a 24 hour ,7 day a week basis is to be installed and maintained for the life of the development. The system is to meet the standards of the NSW Police. Details are to be submitted and approved prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate.

(15) Provision of storage space in each unit and in the basement is to comply with the recommendations of the Residential Flat Design Code. A schedule shall be submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority demonstrating compliance and approved prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate.

(16) Provision of accessible/adaptable residential apartments and accessible parking spaces is to comply with the applicable Australian Standards as indicated in Section 3.2.19 of the Burwood Development Control Plan 2013.

(17) The fences and walls provided for and within the development are to comply with the provisions of the Burwood Development Control Plan 2013 Section 4.3.2.3 Site and Building

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Amenity Items P35-38. Details are to be submitted and approved prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate.

(18) The mail boxes for the development are to be relocated within the development site to the main pedestrian entrance pathway and positioned so that the mail can be delivered by Australia Post but is only removable from the mail boxes from within the development’s secure area as referred to in the above condition. The mail boxes are to be provided with secure locks that meet the standards of the NSW Police and Australia Post. Details are to be submitted and approved prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate.

(19) The windows in the southern wall of the front town house building that is setback only 2 m from the southern boundary are be provided with external privacy louvers, details to be submitted and approved prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate.

(20) The extensive areas of white painted concrete on the north and south facades and also on the west (street) façade are to be replaced with a material and finish equivalent to pre-painted or textured through colour panels. Details are to be submitted to Council and approved prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate.

(21) The 1.8 m high wall indicated on Plan A101 along the southern boundary of the development site that aims to reduce potential adverse noise impacts on the adjoining dwelling house is to be constructed with a design, finish and appearance and with construction materials that have been coordinated with and endorsed by the adjoining land owner, details to be submitted and approved prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate.

BUILDING

(22) Prior to the commencement of building work, the following is to be carried out:-

a. Submit to Council a “Notice of Intention to Commence Building Work and Appointment of a Principal Certifying Authority” form. Council's “Notice of Intention to Commence Building Work and Appointment of a Principal Certifying Authority” form is to be used where application is made to Council.

b. Ensure detailed plans and specifications of the building are endorsed with a Construction Certificate by Council or an Accredited Certifier. Council's “Construction Certificate Application” form is to be used where application is made to Council. Copies are available on request.

(Vide Section 81A Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979)

(23) A “Section 73 Compliance Certificate” under the Sydney Water Act 1994 must be obtained from Sydney Water Corporation. Make early application for the certificate, as there may be water and sewer pipes to be built and this can take some time. This can also impact on other services and building, driveway or landscape design.

Application must be made through an authorised Water Servicing Coordinator. For assistance either visit www.sydneywater.com.au > Building and developing > Developing your Land > Water Servicing Coordinator or telephone 13 20 92.

The Section 73 Certificate must be submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority prior to the issuing of an Occupation Certificate.

(24) Treatment for the protection of the building from subterranean termites must be carried out in accordance with Australian Standard AS 3660.1-2014 “Termite management - New building work.”

If the method of protection is to be by way of a chemical barrier, it becomes the responsibility

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of the owner to maintain a suitable maintenance procedure in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements. Such responsibility is placed solely upon the owner.

After treatment the following is to be carried out:

a. A durable notice must be permanently fixed to the building in a prominent location, such as the meter box, indicating:

(i) The method of protection.(ii) The date of installation of the system.(iii) Where a chemical barrier is used, its life expectancy as listed on the National

Registration Authority label.(iv) The installer's or manufacturer's recommendation for the scope and frequency of

future inspection for termite activity.

b. Provide the Principal Certifying Authority with a Certificate which verifies that termite protection has been provided in accordance with Australian Standard AS 3660.1-2014. In the case of Reinforced Concrete Slab construction the Certificate is to verify that the protection incorporates both beneath slab (Part A) and slab penetrations (Part B) treatment.

Details showing compliance with this requirement must be noted on the plans or in the specifications prior to the issuing of a Construction Certificate.

(25) Balcony balustrades being a minimum height of 1m. Details of the method of achieving this must be noted on the plans or in the specifications prior to the issuing of a Construction Certificate.

(26) Continuous balustrades shall be provided along the side/s of any stairway or ramp, any corridor, hallway, balcony, access bridge or the like, any path of access to a building if:-

a. It is not bounded by a wall; and

b. The change in level is more than one (1) metre, or five (5) risers in the case of a stairway, from the floor or ground surface beneath;

except where specific exemptions are provided in the Building Code of Australia.

Balustrades shall prevent as far as practicable:

a. Children climbing over or through it; and

b. Persons accidentally falling from the floor; and

c. Objects which might strike a person at a lower level falling from the floor surface.

Balustrade heights and designs shall comply with Part D2.16 of the Building Code of Australia and Australian Standard/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1170 Part 1 – Structural design actions.

Details of the method of satisfying these requirements must be noted on the plans or in the specifications prior to the issuing of a Construction Certificate.

(27) A Fire Safety Certificate (copies available from Council) is to be given to the Principal Certifying Authority prior to applying for an Occupation Certificate (Interim or Final) and thereafter once in every 12 month period an Annual Fire Safety Statement is to be given to Council. The certificate and statement attest to both the inspection of all essential fire safety measures by a suitably qualified person and to the regular maintenance of the fire safety

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measures. A copy of the Fire Safety Certificate and the Fire Safety Schedule are to be given to the Commissioner of Fire and Rescue NSW by the building owner and copies of these documents are to be prominently displayed in the building. Similarly copies of Annual Fire Safety Statements are also to be given to the Commissioner and displayed in the building.

(Vide clause 153 & Division 3 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000)

(28) Where residential building work (within the meaning of the Home Building Act 1989) is proposed to be carried out, either of the following is to be provided to the Principal Certifying Authority prior to the issuing of a Construction Certificate:

a. Where work is carried out by a Principal Contractor:

(i) written advice of the Principal Contractor’s name and licence number, and

(ii) a certificate purporting to be issued by an approved insurer under Part 6 of the Home Building Act 1989 to the effect that a person is the holder of an insurance contract issued for the purposes of that Part.

OR

b. Where work is carried out by an owner-builder:

(i) written advice of the person's name and Owner-Builder Permit number, or

(ii) a signed declaration from the owner of the land that states the reasonable market cost of the labour and materials involved in the work is not high enough for the owner to need an Owner-Builder's Permit to do the work.

(29) Toilet facilities are to be provided at, or in the vicinity of the work site, at the rate of one toilet for every 20 persons or part of 20 persons employed at the site. Each toilet provided:

a. must be a standard flushing toilet, andb. must be connected:

(i) to a public sewer, or(ii) to an approved chemical closet facility.

The toilet facilities are to be completed before any other work is commenced.

(30) All building work must be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code of Australia.

(31) All excavations associated with the erection or demolition of the building are to be properly guarded and protected to prevent them from being dangerous to life or property.

(32) If an excavation associated with the erection or demolition of a building extends below the level of the base of the footings of a building on an adjoining allotment of land, the person causing the excavation to be made:

a. must preserve and protect the building from possible damage, and

b. if necessary, must underpin and support the building in an approved manner, and

c. must, at least 7 days before excavation below the level of the base of the footings of a building on an adjoining allotment of land, give notice of intention to do so to the owner of the adjoining allotment of land and furnish particulars of the excavation to the owner of the building being erected or demolished.

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The owner of the adjoining allotment of land is not liable for any part of the cost of work carried out for the purposes of this condition, whether carried out on the allotment of land being excavated or on the adjoining allotment of land.

Allotment of land includes a public road and any other public place.

(33) If the work involved in the erection or demolition of a building:

a. is likely to cause pedestrian or vehicular traffic in a public place to be obstructed or rendered inconvenient, or

b. building involves the enclosure of a public place.

A hoarding or fence must be erected between the work site and the public place.

If necessary, an awning is to be erected, sufficient to prevent any substance from, or in connection with, the work falling into the public place.

The work site must be kept lit between sunset and sunrise if it is likely to be hazardous to persons in the public place.

Any such hoarding, fence or awning is to be removed when the work has been completed.

(34) Dial Before You Dig is a free national community service designed to prevent damage and disruption to the vast pipe and cable networks which provides Australia with the essential services we use everyday – electricity, gas, communications and water.

Before you dig call “Dial Before You Dig” on 1100 (listen to the prompts) or register on line at www.1100.com.au for underground utility services information for any excavation areas.

The Dial Before You Dig service is also designed to protect Australia’s excavators. Whether you are a backyard renovator, an individual tradesman or a professional excavator, the potential for injury, personal liability and even death exists everyday. Obtaining accurate information about your work site significantly minimises these risks.

Reason: To ensure that essential services such as electricity, gas, communications and water are not affected by excavation or construction works.

(35) Safety glazing complying with B1.4 of the Building Code of Australia must be used in every glazed door or panel that is capable of being mistaken for a doorway or unimpeded path of travel. The glazing must comply with Australian Standard 1288 - Glass in Buildings - Selection and Installation.

Should an alternative method of complying with B1.4 of the Building Code of Australia be proposed, please submit details to the Council for approval prior to installation. Such details are to show compliance with the performance provisions under BP1.3 of the Building Code of Australia.

(36) A “Section 73 Compliance Certificate” under the Sydney Water Act 1994 must be obtained from Sydney Water Corporation. Make early application for the certificate, as there may be water and sewer pipes to be built and this can take some time. This can also impact on other services and building, driveway or landscape design.

Application must be made through an authorised Water Servicing Coordinator. For assistance either visit www.sydneywater.com.au > Building and developing > Developing your Land > Water Servicing Coordinator or telephone 13 20 92.

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The Section 73 Certificate must be submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority prior to the issuing of an Occupation Certificate.

(37) Means of egress complying with Section D of the Building Code of Australia. Details of the method of achieving this must be noted on the plans or in the specifications prior to the issuing of a Construction Certificate.

(38) Your attention is directed to the following:

WARNING

The approved plans must be submitted to a Sydney Water Quick Check agent to determine whether the development will affect any Sydney Water wastewater and water mains, stormwater drains and/or easement, and if any requirements need to be met. Plans will be appropriately stamped and a copy is to be provided to the Principal Certifying Authority prior to the issuing of a Construction Certificate.

Please refer to the website www.sydneywater.com.au for:

Quick Check agents details – see Building and Developing then Quick Check and Guidelines for Building Over/Adjacent to Sydney Water Assets – see Building and

Developing then Building and Renovating

or telephone 13 20 92.

(39) No materials are to be stored on Council's roads, footpaths or parks.

(40) No work being carried out other than between the hours of 7:00am – 5:30pm Monday to Fridays and 7:00am – 1:00pm on Saturdays, with no work at all being carried out on Sundays and Public Holidays.

(41) Hours of work shall be from 7:00am to 5:30pm Mondays to Fridays inclusive, and from 7:00am to 1:00pm Saturdays. No work shall be carried out on Sundays or Public Holidays. The owner/builder shall be responsible for the compliance of this condition by all sub-contractors, including demolishers.

(42) The approved structure shall not be used or occupied unless an Occupation Certificate (being a Final Certificate or an Interim Certificate) as referred to in section 109C(1)(c) of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 has been issued.

(Vide Section 109M Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979)

(43) An application for a Construction Certificate is to be made to Council or an Accredited Certifier. Council's “Construction Certificate Application” form is to be used where application is made to Council. Copies are available upon request. A Construction Certificate must be obtained prior to the commencement of any building work.

(44) Structural Engineer details prepared and certified by a practicing Structural Engineer for all reinforced concrete and structural members being submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority for approval prior to the issuing of a Construction Certificate.

(45) Framed panels or doors enclosing or partially enclosing a shower or bath shall be glazed with "A" or "B" grade safety glazing material in accordance with Australian Standard 1288, Table 4.5, SAA Glass Installation Code (Human Impact Considerations).

(46) Safety glazing complying with B1.4 of the Building Code of Australia must be used in every glazed door or panel that is capable of being mistaken for a doorway or unimpeded path of travel. The glazing must comply with Australian Standard 1288 - Glass in Buildings -

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Selection and Installation.

Should an alternative method of complying with B1.4 of the Building Code of Australia be proposed, please submit details to the Council for approval prior to installation. Such details are to show compliance with the performance provisions under BP1.3 of the Building Code of Australia.

(47) A registered surveyor's certificate being submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority, prior to the issue of an Occupation Certificate, as follows:-

a. Before pouring of concrete slab on every level to indicate the height of the finished floor level and to show boundary clearances; and

b. On completion of the building to indicate the height of the finished floor levels, the height of the roof ridge/parapet and to show boundary clearances and areas of the site occupied by the building.

(48) The Class 2 and 7a building being equipped with a smoke alarm system as required by Table E2.2a of the Building Code of Australia.

Mains powered smoke alarms complying with AS 3786-1993 are to be installed at or near the ceiling in:

(a) Any storey containing bedrooms –

(i) Between each part containing bedrooms and the remainder; and(ii) Where bedrooms are served by a hallway; in that hallway; and

(b) Any other storey not containing bedrooms, in the egress paths; and(c) In public corridors and other internal public spaces so that a sound pressure level of

85 dB(A) is provided at the door to each sole-occupancy unit.

(49) Mechanical ventilation/air conditioning details are to be submitted to Council or the Accredited Certifier for approval prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate and must include the following:-

a. The size and location of the proposed ductwork;b. The location of the equipment;c. The performance characteristics of the proposed motors/s and fan/sd. The air flow characteristics of the system.

At the completion of work a Certificate from an Accredited Certifier, Mechanical Engineer of other suitably qualified person, to the effect that the ventilation system has been installed and performs in accordance with the provisions of Part F4 of the Building Code of Australia. Australian Standard-New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1668 “The use of mechanical ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings” Part 1 and Part 2, Australian Standard-New Zealand Standard A/NZS 3666-2002 and the Noise Control Act 1975 must be submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority before an Occupation Certificate is issued.

(50) Engineering Design – Basement Excavation

The following engineering details or design documentation shall be submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority (Council or the Accredited Certifier) prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate:

(a) Documentary evidence prepared by a suitably qualified professional geotechnical

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engineer that confirms the suitability of the site for the proposed excavation and building, as well as certifying the suitability and adequacy of the proposed design and construction of the building site.

(b) A report shall be prepared by a professional engineer prior to the issue of a construction certificate detailing the proposed methods of excavation, shoring or pile construction including details of vibration emissions and detailing any possible damage which may occur to adjoining or nearby premises due to building and excavation works. Any practices or procedures specified in the engineer’s report in relation to avoidance or minimisation of structural damage to nearby premises, are to be fully complied with and incorporated into the plans and specifications for the Construction Certificate.

A copy of the engineer’s report is to be submitted to Council, even if the Council is not the Principal Certifying Authority.

(51) The Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 may apply to this particular proposal. Submission and/or approval of the application does not imply or confer compliance with this Act. Applicants should satisfy themselves and make enquiries to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission.

(52) Dilapidation surveys are to be carried out by a Practicing Structural Engineer, which are to include a full photographic record of the exterior and interior of all buildings on land adjoining the site at the applicants/owners’ expense. The survey is to be submitted to Council and the adjoining land owners prior to commencement of any works. A further dilapidation survey is to be carried out and submitted to Council and the adjoining owners prior to the issuing of an Occupation Certificate. The dilapidation surveys shall be dated accordingly.

DEMOLITION

(53) Demolition of the building is to be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Australian Standard AS 2601 – 2001, where applicable.

(54) Hours of demolition work shall be from 7:00am to 5:30pm Mondays to Fridays inclusive, and from 7:00am to 1:00pm Saturdays. No demolition work shall be carried out on Sundays or Public Holidays. The owner/builder shall be responsible for the compliance of this condition by all sub-contractors, including demolishers.

(55) Access to the site is to be restricted and the site is to be secured when demolition work is not in progress or the site is otherwise occupied.

(56) The demolition site is to be provided with measures to mitigate against dust nuisances arising on adjoining sites and roadways. To achieve this, a fence or barrier is to be erected around the site. The construction may be steel mesh which is covered with a suitable filtering medium or such other construction acceptable to Council. An effective program of watering the site is also required to be maintained.

(57) If the work involved in the erection or demolition of a building:

a. is likely to cause pedestrian or vehicular traffic in a public place to be obstructed or rendered inconvenient, or

b. involves the enclosure of a public place,

a hoarding or fence must be erected between the work site and the public place.

If necessary, an awning is to be erected, sufficient to prevent any substance from, or in connection with, the work falling into the public place.

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The work site must be kept lit between sunset and sunrise if it is likely to be hazardous to persons in the public place.

Any such hoarding, fence or awning is to be removed when the work has been completed.

(58) A WorkCover licensed contractor must undertake removal of more than 10 square metres of any bonded asbestos. Removal of any friable asbestos must only be undertaken by a contractor that holds a current friable asbestos removal licence.

(59) Removal of any asbestos must be undertaken in compliance with the requirements of WorkCover. Refer to their publication “Your Guide to Working with Asbestos.”

(60) Demolition sites that involve the removal of any asbestos must display a standard commercially manufactured sign containing the words “DANGER ASBESTOS REMOVAL IN PROGRESS” measuring not less than 400mm x 300mm erected in a prominent visible location at the site to the satisfaction of Council Officers. The sign is to be erected prior to the commencement of demolition works and is to remain in place until such time as all asbestos has been removed from the site to an approved waste facility. This will ensure compliance with Clause 469 of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.

(61) All asbestos waste must be stored, transported and disposed of in compliance with the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2005.

(62) All asbestos laden waste must be disposed of at an approved waste disposal depot (Refer to the Office of Environment and Heritage or Waste Service NSW for details of sites).

(63) Written notice must be provided to Council and adjoining neighbours at least two working days prior to commencement of any works.

Such written notice is to include the following details:

Date of asbestos removal; and Name, address contact details (including after hours contact telephone number) and

WorkCover licence number of the asbestos removal contractor.

Work is not to commence prior to the nominated date.

(64) All asbestos cement sheeting must be removed prior to the commencement of:

a. Brick veneering or re-cladding of any building where the existing walls to be covered are clad with asbestos cement;

OR

b. Construction work where the new work abuts existing asbestos cement sheeting and/or where existing asbestos cement sheeting is to be altered or demolished.

ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH

Environmental Management:

(65) An Environmental Management Plan is to be submitted to Council for approval, prior to the commencement of any works, detailing the control and management methods to be implemented in addressing the following issues during the demolition, excavation and construction phases of the project::

Noise and vibration control

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Dust and odour suppression and control Storm water control and discharge Erosion control Waste storage and recycling control Litter control Construction material storage Truck cleaning methods on site so as to prevent spread of soil and like materials onto

Council’s roadways

(66) Mechanical ventilation and or air conditioning systems and equipment are to be designed and installed in locations that do not cause any noise nuisance or disturbance to near-by residential or premises.

(67) A car wash area / bay is to be provided at the basement car park level and be graded and drained to a waste water disposal system in accordance with the requirements of Sydney Water.

Waste Management:

(68) A waste cupboard or other storage area is to be provided within each dwelling which is of sufficient size to hold a single day’s waste and to enable source separation of general waste, recyclables and compostable materials.

(69) All garbage shall be stored in the designated garbage areas, which includes provision for the storage of all putrescible waste and recyclable material emanating from the premises. Adequate natural or mechanical ventilation is required where bins are stored in an enclosed area and meet fire safety standards in accordance with the Building Code of Australia.

(70) Waste and recycling bins shall be kept in a clean and hygienic condition. Bins are to be washed regularly within the garbage wash aby area with any waste water being discharged to the sewer by way of the grated drain.

(71) Prior to the issue of the Occupation Certificate, the applicant is to arrange with Council’s Environment and Health Section the issue of the appropriate number of garbage and recycling bins and payment of the necessary fees to enable commencement of the waste and recycling service.

ENGINEERING

(72) A detailed drainage design shall be submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority.

a. The design and calculations shall indicate the details of the proposed method of stormwater disposal and shall be prepared by a competent practicing hydraulic/civil engineer in accordance with Council's Stormwater Management Code.

b. Allowance shall be made for surface runoff from adjacent properties, and to retain existing surface flow path systems through the site. Any redirection or treatment of these flows shall not adversely affect any other property.

c. Overflow paths shall be provided to allow for flows in excess of the capacity of the pipe/drainage system draining the site, as well as from any on-site stormwater detention storage.

d. The design is to be reviewed by Council or an Accredited Certifier - Civil Engineering prior to the issuing of a Construction Certificate.

(73) Details and calculations shall be prepared by a competent practicing Hydraulic/Civil Engineer. They shall include:

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a. a catchment plan

b. plans showing proposed and existing floor, ground and pavement levels to Australian Height Datum (AHD)

c. details of pipelines/channels showing calculated flows, velocity, size, materials, grade, invert and surface levels

d. details and dimensions of pits and drainage structures

e. hydrologic and hydraulic calculations

f. details of any services near to or affected by any proposed drainage line

g. any calculations necessary to demonstrate the functioning of any proposed drainage facility is in accordance with Council's requirements

h. the depth and location of any existing stormwater pipeline and/or channel being connected to shall be confirmed by the applicant on site. Certification of such is to be provided to Council prior to the release of the construction certificate

The details and calculations are to be reviewed by Council or an Accredited Certifier - Civil Engineering, prior to the issuing of a Construction Certificate.

(74) On-site stormwater detention storage shall be provided in conjunction with the stormwater disposal system.

a. This storage shall be designed by a competent practicing Hydraulic/Civil Engineer in accordance with Council's Stormwater Management Code and submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority.

b. The design is to be reviewed by Council or an Accredited Certifier - Civil Engineering, prior to the issuing of a Construction Certificate.

(75) The stormwater works on the development property and connection to Council's stormwater system are to be inspected during construction by a competent practicing hydraulic/civil engineer. The inspections are to be carried out at the stages of construction listed in the following schedule. A compliance Certificate verifying that the construction is in accordance with the approved design, this development consent and satisfies the relevant Australian Standard is to be submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority before proceeding beyond the relevant stage of construction.

SCHEDULE OF CONSTRUCTION STAGES REQUIRING INSPECTION

a. Following placement of pipe bedding material. Confirm trench/pipe location, adequacy of depth of cover, bedding material and depth.

b. Following joining of pipes and connection to Council's stormwater system.

c. For on-site detention systems:-

(i) Following set out of detention tank/area to confirm area and volume of storage.

(ii) Following placement of weep-holes, orifice and/or weir flow control, outlet screen and overflow provision.

d. Following backfilling. Confirm adequacy of backfilling material and compaction.

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(76) Following completion of all drainage works:-

a. Works-as-executed plans, prepared and signed by a registered surveyor, shall be prepared. These plans shall include levels and location for all drainage structures and works, buildings (including floor levels) and finished ground and pavement surface levels. These plans are to be reviewed by the competent practicing hydraulic/civil engineer that inspected the works during construction.

b. The Principal Certifying Authority is to be provided with a Certificate from a competent practicing hydraulic/civil engineer. The Certificate shall state that all stormwater drainage and related work has been constructed in accordance with the approved plans and consent conditions as shown on the work-as-executed plans, prior to the issuing of an Occupation Certificate.

(77) A Positive Covenant under section 88E of the Conveyancing Act shall be created on the title of the property(s) detailing the

i) On-site Stormwater Detention systemii) Pump and rising main system

incorporated in the development. The wording of the Instrument shall include but not be limited to the following:

a. The proprietor of the property agrees to be responsible for keeping clear and the maintenance of the facilities consisting of:

i) On-site Stormwater Detention systemii) Pump and rising main system

The applicant shall bear all costs associated with the preparation of the 88E Instrument. The wording of the Instrument shall be submitted to, and approved by Council prior to lodgement at the Land and Property Information office. Evidence that the Instrument has been registered at the Land and Property Information office shall be submitted to Council, prior to issuing of an Occupation Certificate.

(78) The pump system is only permitted for the drainage of the basement areas where the finished slab is below the ground level. The following conditions are to be satisfied:

a. A pump and rising main design shall be submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority and shall satisfy the following conditions:

(i) The holding tank for the pump shall be capable of storing runoff from a one hour, 1 in 100 year ARI storm event.

(ii) The pump system shall consist of two (2) pumps, connected in parallel, with each pump being capable of emptying the holding tank at a rate equal to the lower of the allowable on site detention discharge rate, or the rate of inflow for the one hour duration storm.

(iii) An overflow, flashing light and audible alarm are to be provided, to warn of pump failure.

(iv) Full details of the holding tank, pump type, discharge rate and the delivery line size are to be documented.

(v) Any drainage disposal to the street gutter, from a pump system must have a stilling sump provided at the property line, and connected to the street gutter by a suitable

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gravity line.

(vi) The capacity of the stilling sump and outlet pump shall be determined and verified by calculations which are to be documented.

b. Pumping system details shall be submitted to Council or an Accredited Certifier - Civil Engineering, prior to the issuing of a Construction Certificate.

c. The applicant shall submit written evidence to the Principal Certifying Authority that a contract has been let for the regular maintenance of the pumping system for a minimum period of 12 months. Information to be submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority prior to issuing of an Occupation Certificate.

(79) All activities and works external to the site, or that affect public roads, are to be carried out in accordance with Council's Policies including but not limited to the Works on Council’s Road Reserve Assets Policy, Rubbish Skips Policy, Work Zone Policy and Temporary Road Closure (Including Standing Plant) Policy.

(80) A road-opening permit shall be obtained for all works carried out on public or Council controlled lands. Restoration of landscaping, roads and paths shall be carried out by Council at the applicant's expense in accordance with Council's Schedule of Fees and Charges. The applicant or any contractors carrying out works in public or Council controlled lands shall have public liability insurance cover to the value of $20 million, and shall provide proof of such cover to the Principal Certifying Authority prior to carrying out the works. Please see Burwood Council’s web site www.burwood.nsw.gov.au - Go to Development/Working on Footpaths or Roadways/Works on Council Property (Application Form).

(81) Spoil and building materials shall not be placed, stored, thrown or caused to fall on any public roadway or footpath. Waste containers shall be placed in accordance with Council's Rubbish Skips Policy. Contact Council for a list of approved skip bin suppliers.

(82) The builder is to ensure footpaths and roads affected by construction works are kept safe and prevent any damage to Council property. The builder shall erect and maintain where necessary approved hoardings, barricades, warning signs and night warning lamps to ensure public safety. Pedestrian access across the footpath must be maintained at all times.

(83) The following matters shall apply to the damage deposit listed in the Table of Fees:

a. This deposit is refundable if no damage occurs. Any damage caused will be repaired at Council's restoration rates, at the applicant's expense. All or part of the deposit will be forfeited to cover damage to Council's property during the course of demolition and/or construction.

b. Council will carry out two inspections of the Council's footpath, kerb and gutter, stormwater drainage system and roadway, prior to works commencing and at the completion of all work covered by this consent. Council is aware that damage may be caused by individual contractors that culminate in the damage inspected at Council's final inspection. The applicant is responsible for attributing any part of the damage to their individual contractors. Council will not refund any part of a damage deposit until the completion of the work covered by this consent.

(84) The following matters apply to the construction of the proposed vehicular crossing listed in the Table of Fees:

a. A vehicular crossing 3 m wide to Stanley Street shall be constructed by the Applicant/Council at the applicant’s cost.

b. The cost of any necessary adjustments to public utility services is not included, and

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shall be paid by the applicant to the relevant authority prior to Council commencing the work.

c. The driveway shall be 1m clear of any pits, lintels, poles and 2m clear of trees in the road reserve.

d. All redundant vehicular crossings shall be removed and replaced with kerb and gutter and footpath at no cost to Council.

(85) Internal driveway levels shall be designed and constructed to conform with existing footpath and road profiles such that vehicles are not damaged while accessing the property. Council footpath and road profiles will not be altered for this purpose.

(86) Stormwater from all roof and paved surfaces shall be collected and discharged by means of a gravity pipe to Council's street drainage system.

(87) The applicant is to have prepared a longitudinal section of the proposed vehicular ramp access, drawn at 1:25 natural scale.

a. The longitudinal section shall be prepared by a competent practicing civil engineer in accordance with AS 2890.1.

b. The design is to be reviewed by Council or an Accredited Certifier - Civil Engineering prior to the issuing of a Construction Certificate.

(88) a. Temporary measures shall be provided during demolition, excavation and/or construction to prevent sediment and polluted waters discharging from the site.

b. An erosion and sediment control plan showing such measures shall be prepared by a competent practicing hydraulic/civil engineer in accordance with Supplement 10 of Council's Stormwater Management Code.

(89) All demolition and excavation materials are to be removed from the site or disposed off site using methods that comply with relevant environmental protection legislation.

(90) Vehicles removing demolished materials from the site shall access and depart from the site through Stanley Street, Woodside Avenue & The Boulevarde. Vehicles involved in removing materials from the site shall be limited to an 8 tonne gross weight per axle.

(91) The following condition shall be addressed by the Applicant and engineering drawings addressing the issues shall be submitted to Council prior to release of a Construction Certificate for the development:

The overland flow flood study report prepared and submitted by Sparks Partners Consulting Engineers has determined the 1:100 year ARI flood level to be RL 20.120m AHD. The ground floor level and the crown of basement ramp at entry/exit shall be kept at 20.420m AHD minimum including the 300mm freeboard requirement for overland flooding. Should the development propose to lower the basement crown level from 300mm freeboard to 150mm freeboard, the ramp must be provided with a hydraulic/electrical flood gate with a dedicated power source. The flood gate proposed must be submitted to Council for approval prior to issuance of a Construction Certificate. The submission must include the specification of the flood gate, specification of the electrical source, periodic maintenance schedule and agreement done between the flood gate maintenance firm and strata management body for periodic maintenance of flood gate including its electrical components for the period of at least 15 years after the completion of the development.

An erosion and sediment control plan shall be prepared by a competent practicing

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hydraulic/civil engineer addressing all the requirements as stated in Supplement 10 of Council’s Stormwater Management Code in accordance with Urban Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook by Department of Conservation and Land Management.

TREE PROTECTION

(92) Excavations for the basement must not exceed the perimeters indicated on the Basement Floor Plan by Tony Owens Partners – Drawing Number A100, Revision F, so as not to destabilize the trees located on the rear adjoining property to the east of the site or the mature tree to be retained in the south-western corner of the site. In accordance with AS4970 (Protection of Trees on Development Sites, 2009) tree protection measures must be implemented on the mature tree to be retained in south-western corner of the site. This includes the erection of a 1.8m high chain link fence around the trunk with no stockpiling of materials within the tree protection zone.

TRAFFIC & PARKING

(93) All owners, tenants and occupiers of this building are not eligible to participate in any existing or proposed Council on-street resident parking schemes.

(94) Signs reading ‘all owners, tenants and occupiers of this building are advised that they are not eligible to obtain an on-street resident parking permit from Council’ must be permanently displayed and located in prominent places such as at display apartments and on all directory boards or notice boards, where they can easily be observed and read by people entering the building. The signs must be erected prior to an Occupation Certificate being issued and must be maintained in good order at all times by the Owners Corporation.

(95) A minimum of 15 off-street car parking spaces must be provided on-site. The design, layout, signage, line marking, lighting and physical controls of all off-street parking facilities must comply with the minimum requirements of Australian Standard AS/NZS 2890.1 - 2004 Parking facilities Part 1: Off-street car parking and Council’s Development Control Plan. The details must be submitted to and approved by the Principal Certifying Authority prior to a Construction Certificate being issued.

(96) The approved parking spaces must be allocated as detailed below. All spaces must be appropriately line-marked and labelled according to this requirement prior to the issue of an Occupation Certificate. If the development is to be strata subdivided, the car park layout must respect the required allocation:

(a) 13 residential parking spaces.

(b) 2 visitor parking spaces.

(97) Stacked parking spaces (maximum 2 spaces, nose to tail) must be attached to the same strata title comprising a single dwelling unit subject to the maximum parking limit applying. The stacked parking spaces must be designated (with appropriate signage) for tenant parking only (not visitor parking).

(98) Visitor parking spaces must not at any time be allocated, sold or leased to an individual owner/occupier and must be strictly retained as common property by the Owners Corporation for use by building visitors. All parking spaces, with the exception of the visitor spaces, must be allocated to a townhouse and in the event of strata subdivision of the site must be allocated to a residential lot of the strata plan.

(99) All visitor parking spaces must be grouped together, and located at the most convenient location to the car parking entrance. All spaces must be clearly marked ‘visitor’ prior to the issue of an Occupation Certificate. All signs must be maintained in good order at all times.

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(100) Where a boom gate or barrier control is in place, the visitor spaces must be accessible to visitors by the location of an intercom (or card controller system) at the car park entry and at least 6m clear of the property boundary, wired to all units. The intercom must comply with 'Australian Standard AS 1428.2-1992: Design for access and mobility - Enhance and additional requirements - Building and facilities Sections 22 and 23'.

(101) Of the required car parking spaces, at least 1 must be designed and provided for accessible car parking for people with mobility impairment in accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZS 2890.1 - 2004 Parking facilities Part 1: Off-street car parking. Accessible car parking spaces must have minimum headroom of 2.5m and must be clearly marked and appropriately located as accessible parking for people with mobility impairment.

(102) The layout, design and security of bicycle facilities either on-street or off-street must comply with the minimum requirements of Australian Standard AS 2890.3 – 1993 Parking Facilities Part 3: Bicycle Parking Facilities.

(103) The site must be configured to allow a vehicle to be driven onto and off the site in a forward direction.

(104) The following signs must be provided and maintained within the site at the point(s) of vehicle egress:

(a) Compelling drivers to stop before proceeding onto the public way.

(c) Compelling drivers to "Give Way to Pedestrians" before crossing the footway; or compelling drivers to "Give Way to Pedestrians and Bicycles" before crossing a footway

on an existing or identified shared path route.

(105) A system of traffic lights and/or mirrors must be installed at the ends of any single lane ramp(s), to indicate traffic movement on the ramp(s). This system must be detailed in the application for a Construction Certificate. Any system using traffic light signals must maintain a green signal to entering vehicles at the point of entry, and must maintain a red signal when an exiting vehicle is detected upon the ramp or driveway.

(106) The access driveway for the site must not be closer than:

(a) 10 metres from the kerb line of the nearest cross street/lane.

(b) 20 metres from the kerb line of the nearest signalised cross street/lane.

(c) 1 metre from the property boundary of the adjacent site.

(d) 2 metres from any other driveway.

(107) Any proposals for alterations to the public road, involving traffic and parking arrangements, must be designed in accordance with RMS Technical Directives and must be referred to and agreed to by the Sydney Traffic Committee prior to any work commencing on site.

(108) All costs associated with the construction of any new road works including kerb and gutter, road pavement, drainage system and footway shall be borne by the developer. The new road works must be designed and constructed in accordance with any relevant Australian Standards, Austroads Guides and RMS Technical Directions.

(109) All costs associated with signposting for any kerbside parking restrictions and traffic management measures associated with the development shall be borne by the developer.

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ATTACHMENT 1ITEM 16/15 66-70 Stanley Street Burwood - Development Application 30/2015 - Proposed Multi Dwelling Housing Comprising 9 x 3 Storey and 1 x 2 Storey Town Houses in 2 Buildings Over Basement Parking Level.DOCSubmissions

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(ITEM 127/15) CROYDON STATION UPGRADE - TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLANS

File No: 15/53974

REPORT BY DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER LAND, INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT

Summary

To facilitate the upcoming easy access upgrade works at Croydon Station the contractors John Holland Construction on behalf of the State Government (Transport for New South Wales) have requested a number of changes to traffic management on the road network around the Station. These changes will help ensure continuous access for pedestrians as well as to subsidise changes to on-street parking provisions during the construction process.

Background

The NSW Government is making changes to Croydon Station to improve access for customers. The upgrade will include:

three new lifts new station concourse and pedestrian footbridge improved shelter new bicycle racks upgrades to lighting and security cameras

Following on from the Mayoral Minute raised at the October Ordinary Council Meeting, a submission was submitted in response to the Review of Environmental Factors (REF) for the Croydon Station Easy Access Upgrade, particularly in respect to the need for the design of the new Station structures to complement the heritage character and village-feel of Croydon.

The commencement of the site establishment works at the Station is programmed for 19 December 2015. Completion of the project is scheduled for mid 2017.

Proposal

In order to ensure uninterrupted access for pedestrians and commuters being dropped off at Croydon Station a number of changes are required to be made in the road network surrounding Croydon Station. The changes will impact upon streets within both the Burwood and Ashfield Local Government Areas.

Stage 1 – December 2015 – May 2016

The footpath on the eastern side of Meta Street across the bridge will be closed for the duration of works, along with the footpath on the southern side of Hennessey Street between Meta Street and the pedestrian crossing. As a result a new temporary pedestrian crossing will be required to be installed in Hennessey Street 25 metres east of the existing crossing location. The existing ‘Kiss and Ride’ area located on the southern side of Hennessey Street will also require relocating east of its current location.

Pedestrians wanting to access the station from Hennessey Street will then be required to gain access via the Paisley Road entrance by walking along the northern side of Hennessey Street, crossing Young Street at the existing pedestrian crossing and walking along the western side of Meta Street bridge, then crossing Paisley Road and The Strand at the signalised intersection.

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A work site will be set up within Paisley Road, east of The Strand. The work site will include the 90 degree angled parking spaces as well as the ‘Loading Zone’ located between The Strand and Paisley Lane. To minimise impact on local businesses, the ‘Loading Zone’ will be relocated further east along Paisley Road. Private property access will not be affected during these works.

Stage 2 – June 2016 – July 2017

Access to Croydon Station will be relocated away from the current concourse during stage two of the works. In order to provide access to the platforms a temporary footbridge will be installed with direct entrance via Paisley Road. To facilitate pedestrians who will be required to cross from the southern side of Paisley Road to access the station a temporary pedestrian crossing will also be installed in this area, along with additional bike racks.

A new ‘Kiss and Ride’ area will also be installed on the western side of Edwin Street South.

Copies of the Traffic Control Plans for Stage one and Stage two are attached.

Consultation

The Croydon Station Easy Upgrade Review of Environmental Factors was placed on public exhibition by the State Government. Consultation with affected residents and businesses will be required to be undertaken as part of the approval process.

The Traffic Control Plans for Stages one and two have been consulted to members of the Burwood Local Traffic Committee with no objections raised.

Financial Implications

All costs associated with changes to traffic/pedestrian facilities and parking restrictions will be borne by the contractors undertaking the works.

Recommendations1. That Council approve the changes to traffic and parking in Hennessey Street, Meta Street and

Paisley Road, Croydon within the Burwood LGA as per the Traffic Control Plans in the report.

2. That all affected residents and businesses be notified prior to changes taking place.

Attachments1 Croydon Station Easy Access Upgrade TCP Stages 1 and 2 2 Pages

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ATTACHMENT 1ITEM 127/15 Croydon Station Upgrade - Traffic Management Plans.DOCCroydon Station Easy Access Upgrade TCP Stages 1 and 2

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ATTACHMENT 1ITEM 127/15 Croydon Station Upgrade - Traffic Management Plans.DOCCroydon Station Easy Access Upgrade TCP Stages 1 and 2

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(ITEM 128/15) ADOPTION - DRAFT PERMIT PARKING SCHEME POLICYFile No: 15/54236

REPORT BY DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER LAND, INFRASRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT

Summary

To seek Council’s approval for the Draft Permit Parking Scheme Policy, which has been reviewed in accordance with the current Public Parking Strategy and RMS Permit Parking Guidelines. The review includes a new Commuter Parking Permit and associated fee which is available to residents of Burwood south of Liverpool Road, as well as the inclusion of guidelines for temporary one-day permits.

Background

Burwood Council is the Parking Authority for all on-street parking within the Local Government Area (LGA), and in certain areas where demand for on-street parking exceeds supply, or areas which fall under the Public Parking Strategy, Council has installed ‘time limited’ parking with exemptions for permit holders.

Council has implemented a Permit Parking Scheme (PPS) in order to allow residents, residents’ visitors and business operators to park their vehicles in these restricted areas without time restrictions or charge. As part of the Burwood Public Parking Strategy Review II, the desire for an additional type of permit was identified to assist residents south of Liverpool Road in accessing public transport.

The Draft Policy, and the attached application form, outlines the circumstances under which individuals may apply for, and be granted, a Parking Permit. Permits will only be issued in accordance with the eligibility criteria and conditions outlined in the Draft Policy.

Proposal

It is proposed to implement a new Commuter Parking Permit which would allow residents south of Liverpool Road an opportunity to park their vehicle within closer proximity to public transport for the purpose of commuting to and from work. Commuter Parking Permits will allow users to park within existing Permit Parking Scheme Areas which have been identified as having capacity to cater for additional parking during the day.

Inclusions have also been made within the Draft Policy for Special Considerations to be made for temporary one day permits to facilitate religious events such as weddings and funerals etc.

The initial implementation of the Commuter Parking Permit will be limited to a total of 50 permits available for use within 10 designated streets (five permits per street). This is to ensure local streets do not become overrun with commuters which was the case prior to the development of the Parking Strategy.

The following eligibility criteria for applicants will need to be addressed prior to the issuing of Commuter Parking Permits:

1. Permits will be issued to residents of Burwood that reside south of Liverpool Road.

2. The resident is able to verify to Council that they require public transport to commute to their place of business outside of the Burwood LGA.

3. A maximum of one Commuter Permit will be issued per household.

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Once issued, Commuter Parking Permits may only be used for the purpose of commuting via public transport to a workplace outside of the Burwood LGA. The Commuter Parking Permit is not valid for use outside of this purpose or for activities such as attending areas within the Burwood LGA.

Parking Permits issued under special consideration can only be obtained when a formal application (together with supporting documentation) is submitted to Council in advance of any event for assessment. Applications will be assessed by the Manager Traffic & Transport, with final approval from the Deputy General Manager Land, Infrastructure & Environment.

Consultation

The Commuter Parking Permit proposal was part of the Burwood Public Parking Strategy Review undertaken in 2014. Members of the Burwood Local Traffic Committee as well as the general public were invited to provide comment on the proposal, with no submissions received.

The Draft Permit Parking Scheme Policy has been approved by the General Manager and Council’s Policy, Corporate Practice and Procedures Panel.

Planning or Policy Implications

Once approved by Council the Policy will be published on Council’s website for members of the public and circulated to Council Officers via email.


The cost of administration and processing of the application forms can be offset by the proposed Commuter Parking Permit fee of $55.00 (including GST).

Recommendation1. That Council approve the Draft Permit Parking Scheme Policy in principle and that the fee of

$55.00 be placed on public exhibition in accordance with Section Sections 610F and 705 of the Local Government Act 1993.

2. That the results of the public exhibition be reported to Council.

Attachments1 Draft Permit Parking Scheme Policy 9 Pages

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ATTACHMENT 1ITEM 128/15 Adoption - Draft Permit Parking Scheme Policy.DOCDraft Permit Parking Scheme Policy

DRAFT – PERMIT PARKING SCHEME (PPS) POLICY INCLUDING APPLICATION FORM

PO Box 240, BURWOOD NSW 1805Suite 1, Level 2 1-17 Elsie Street BURWOOD NSW 2134

Phone: (02) 9911 9911 Fax: (02) 9911 9900Email: [email protected]

Public DocumentAdopted by Council: Trim No.: 15/46087

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Contents

1. Introduction...........................................................................................................................32. Overview Of The Scheme....................................................................................................33. Resident Permits..................................................................................................................34. Visitor Permits......................................................................................................................45. Business Parking Permits.....................................................................................................46. Annual Parking Permits........................................................................................................57. Commuter Parking Permits..................................................................................................58. Requests For Additional Parking Permits.............................................................................69. Special Consideration...........................................................................................................610. Conditions Of Use For All Parking Permits..........................................................................611. Application/Renewal Process & Forms................................................................................7

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1. Introduction

Burwood Council is the Parking Authority for all on-street parking within the Burwood Local Government Area (LGA). In certain areas where demand for on-street parking exceeds supply, or areas which fall under Councils Public Parking Strategy, Council has introduced restricted ‘time limited’ parking with exemptions for permit holders.

To allow residents, residents’ visitors and business operators to park their vehicles in these restricted areas without time restrictions or charge, Council has implemented a Permit Parking Scheme (PPS).

This Policy, and the attached application form, outline the circumstances under which individuals may apply for, and be granted, a Parking Permit. Permits will only be issued in accordance with the eligibility criteria and conditions outlined in this Policy.

More information, including a map of eligible properties, is available from Council’s Customer Service Centre and website (www.burwood.nsw.gov.au).

2. Overview Of The Scheme

Burwood Council offers five types of Parking Permit for use by members of the public:

Resident Permit Visitor Permit Business Permit Annual Permit Commuter Permit

Only residents and business operators that reside or work at a property designated by Council as being located, within a Permit Parking Scheme area are eligible for Parking Permits. Note that certain properties (including recently constructed residential flat buildings) may not be included in a PPS area as such properties are required to provide sufficient off-street parking.

Each Parking Permit is valid for twelve months from the date of issue and is issued for a specific Permit Area only (as indicated on both the permit and street signage). Please note that the holder of a Parking Permit is not guaranteed a parking space within the specific area for which the Parking Permit is issued.

Parking Permits will NOT be issued for trucks (vehicles over 4.5 tonnes GVM), trailers, boats, buses, trams, tractors or any other vehicle deemed unsuitable by the General Manager.

3. Resident Permits

To allow residents that reside within a designated Permit Parking Scheme Area to park on-street in certain locations without restriction or charge, Council may issue Resident Parking Permits.

Eligible residents are entitled to a maximum of two Resident Parking Permits per household, depending on the number of off-street parking spaces (including garages and carports) available.

Specific entitlements are:

Number of Off-Street Car Spaces Number of Permits

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One or more off-street spaces 1

Off-street parking spaces are defined as a garage, carport, or any other facility which allows a resident to store their vehicle within or on their premises.

Resident Parking Permits can only be issued for vehicles that are registered at the address of the applicant or (for business vehicles that are used privately) kept at the resident’s address. By law, each Resident Parking Permit must include a registration number. Therefore, Resident Parking Permits are non-transferable.

Premises including, but no limited to, boarding houses, hostels, seniors housing and bed and breakfast accommodation will be assessed based on the number of off-street parking spaces available, with eligibility to be determined by authorised Council Officers.

Please note that all applications will be assessed and audited individually for off street car spaces. If the audit identifies that a premises has two or more spaces and an application has been lodged for a parking permit, such application will be refused and fraudulent documents may be referred for formal investigation.

4. Visitor Permits

To allow eligible residents’ visitors such as carers, relatives or friends to park on-street in certain locations without restriction or charge, Council may issue Visitor Parking Permits. Eligible residents are entitled to:

4.1 One Visitor Permit per household.

Visitor Parking Permits are for residents visitor’s only and cannot be issued for a business or organisation. Visitor Parking Permits are only valid in circumstances where the driver or passenger of the vehicle are directly visiting the address of the applicant (resident).

Transferable Visitor Parking Permits are issued for use in any legitimate visitor’s vehicle and the address of the resident will appear on the Parking Permit (as required by law). Transferable Visitor Parking Permits are suitable for friends and other visitors. An annual fee is payable for each Transferable Visitor Parking Permit. Lost Visitor Parking Permits are replaceable at a cost, in accordance with Council’s Schedule of Fees and Charges.

Premises including, but no limited to, boarding houses, hostels, seniors housing and bed and breakfast accommodation will be assessed based on the number of off street parking spaces available, with eligibility to be determined by authorised Council Officers.

Visitor permits are not to be used for large trucks (vehicles over 4.5 tonnes GVM), trailers, boats, buses, trams, tractors or any other vehicle deemed unsuitable by the General Manager.

5. Business Parking Permits

Business Parking Permits allow for owners of commercial premises located in certain Town Centre areas, that have nil off-street parking spaces, to park on-street without restriction or charge. All costs are in accordance with Council’s Schedule of Fees and Charges.

Each eligible organisation/ business is entitled to:

Number of Off Street Car Spaces Number of Permits

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Nil off street spaces 1

Please note that any business with one or more off-street parking spaces is not entitled to a Business Parking Permit and that Business Parking Permits will NOT be issued if the business or organisation premises could be reasonably modified to provide off-street parking.

6. Annual Parking Permits

Annual Parking Permits allow for operators of businesses located in certain CBD areas (Burwood and Strathfield Local Government Area), that have nil off-street parking spaces, to park on-street without restriction or charge. All costs are in accordance with Council’s Schedule of Fees and Charges.

Each eligible organisation/ business is entitled to:

Number of Off Street Car Spaces Number of Permits

Nil off street spaces 1

Please note that any business with one or more off-street parking spaces is not entitled to an Annual Parking Permit and that Annual Parking Permits will NOT be issued if the business or organisation’s premises could be reasonably modified to provide off-street parking.

A maximum of 200 Annual Parking Permits can only be issued at one time, therefore applications will be assessed based on the order that they are received. Applications are valid for a period up to twelve months from the date of issue.

7. Commuter Parking Permits

Commuter Parking Permits are available to residents of Burwood whose property is located south of Liverpool Road, and are used to attract commuters to walk or to use public transport for part of their journey to work. A limited number of Commuter Parking Permits will be issued for existing Permit Parking Scheme Areas outside of the Town Centres which have not exceeded the maximum number of permits issued. The Commuter Parking Permits will allow the permit holder to park within specified streets, whose name is printed on the permit.

Commuter Parking Permits can only be issued for vehicles that are registered at the address of the applicant or (for business vehicles that are used privately) kept at the residents’ address. By law, each Commuter Parking Permit must include a registration number. Therefore, Commuter Parking Permits are non-transferable.

The following eligibility criteria for applicants will need to be addressed prior to the issuing of Commuter Parking Permits:

1. Permits will be issued only to residents of Burwood Local Government Area who reside south of Liverpool Road.

2. The resident is able to verify to Council that they require public transport to commute to their place of business outside of the Burwood LGA for example a letter from their employer.

3. A maximum of one Commuter Permit will be issued per household.

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Once issued, Commuter Parking Permits may only be used for the purpose of commuting via public transport to a workplace outside of the Burwood LGA. The Commuter Parking Permit is not valid for use outside of this purpose or for activities such as attending areas within the Burwood LGA.

Commuter Parking Permits are not to be used for large trucks (vehicles over 4.5 tonnes GVM), trailers, boats, buses, trams, tractors or any other vehicle deemed unsuitable by the General Manager.

8. Requests for Additional Parking Permits

In instances where an applicant requests an additional Parking Permit(s), over and above the maximum allowable under this Policy, an assessment is to take place by the Manager Traffic and Transport, with sign-off to occur by the Deputy General Manager, Land, Infrastructure and Environment.

This assessment will be based on, but not limited to, the following factors:

the area for which the Parking Permit is to be issued the total number of Parking Permits issued for the area in which the Parking Permit is sought the total number of Parking Permits (in all categories) that have been issued to the applicant the individual circumstances identified by the applicant as being necessary for the additional

Parking Permit(s)

The decision to refuse or allow additional Parking Permit(s), over and above the maximum allowable, and the reasons for this decision, must be sufficiently documented. The reasons to refuse or allow additional Parking Permit(s) must be provided to the applicant.

9. Special Consideration

Applications may be made under special consideration for temporary one-day permits to be issued to facilitate religious events, such as weddings and funerals etc. A formal application (together with supporting documentation) must be made to Council in advance of any event for assessment. Applications will be assessed by the Manager Traffic and Transport, with sign-off to occur by the Deputy General Manager, Land, Infrastructure and Environment.

This assessment will be based on, but not limited to, the following factors:

parking demand within the requested area potential impacts upon the road network history of request for special consideration

10. Conditions of Use For All Parking Permits

1. A Parking Permit is only valid if it is displayed in the vicinity of the lower windscreen on the passenger side of the vehicle and is clearly visible to an authorised Officer.

2. The permit must be affixed to the windscreen using the supplied adhesive application and no other substance or substitute is permitted (such as card holders with a suction cap or other adhesive device).

3. Vehicles displaying valid Parking Permits are exempt from time limits and parking charges ONLY in locations signposted as "PERMIT HOLDERS EXCEPTED (AREA IDENTIFIER)" or "AUTHORISED RESIDENTS VEHICLES EXCEPTED (AREA IDENTIFIER)".

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4. Parking Permits are valid ONLY for use in the specific Parking Permit Scheme Area for which it was issued. The Area is clearly displayed on each Parking Permit and on each parking sign.

5. Parking Permits DO NOT provide exemptions from time limits and parking fees in locations that are not part of the Burwood PPS Scheme or from other restrictions including, but not limited to, “NO STOPPING”, “NO PARKING”, “LOADING ZONE”, “TRUCK ZONE”, “WORKS ZONE”, “BUS ZONE”, “CLEARWAY” or “DISABLED PARKING ZONE”.

6. Parking Permit holders are strictly prohibited from selling, leasing, transferring or assigning any Parking Permit to any party for any use not permitted under this Policy.

7. If a Parking Permit holder disposes of the vehicle to which the Permit applies, and/or changes their residential address, the permit holder is responsible for the removal of the Permit and its return to Council (for cancellation).

8. Fraudulent use of a Parking Permit is an offence and may result in fines or the cancellation of the Parking Permit.

9. All Parking Permits remain the property of Burwood Council and Council reserves the right to withdraw and cancel any Parking Permit that is used in contravention to this Policy.

11. Application/Renewal Process And Forms

Residents and Business operators wanting to obtain a Parking Permit must complete the attached Application Form and submit it in person or via post, fax or email. The vehicles registration certificate, personal identification and other relevant documentation must be shown (see application form for details).

Applications will be assessed, and eligibility confirmed, by Council Officers prior to the issuing of the Parking Permit(s). Successful applicants may either pick up their Parking Permit(s) from the Customer Service Desk (please allow five business days) or have the Parking Permit(s) posted to their residential or business address (please allow 10 business days).

Where applicable, fees must be paid upon submission of the application form. If an application is unsuccessful, except in the case of fraudulent applications, Council will refund the fee in full.

A renewal letter will be posted to all eligible Parking Permit holders prior to the expiration of the current Parking Permit. Fees and Charges will be updated annually in accordance with Council’s Schedule of Fees and Charges.

If you have any queries regarding Council’s Permit Parking Scheme, please contact our Customer Service Centre on (02) 9911 9911 or email [email protected].

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SUITE 1, LEVEL 2, 1-17 ELSIE STREET, BURWOOD, NSW 2134

PO BOX 240, BURWOOD NSW 1805TEL: 9911 9911 FAX: 9911 9900

WEBSITE: www.burwood.nsw.gov.au

RESIDENT/VISITOR/BUSINESS/ANNUAL/COMMUTERPARKING PERMIT APPLICATION

SECTION 1 – APPLICANT DETAILS

Name(s) of Applicant: ……………………………………………………

Address: ……………………………………………………

……………………………………………………

……………………………………………………

Contact numbers: Home: …………………………………………..

Other: …………………………………………..

Number of off-street parking spaces: ……………………………………….. (including garages used for storage etc)

SECTION 2 – PARKING PERMITS AND FEES I am eligible for, and would like to apply for the following permit(s):

Residential

Permit

1) FREE Registration: ………………… A NSW car registration certificate is required for all Residential Permits

2) FREE Registration: ………………… Second Residential Permits available to properties with no off-street parking only

VisitorsPermit

1) FREE

2) $57.00 Second Visitor Parking Permits may be applied for using “Request for Additional Permits” application form.

Business Permit 1) $180.00 Registration: ………………… Available only to owner of commercial

premises

Annual Permit 2) $2875.00 Registration: ………………… Available only to operators of business

Commuter Permit 1) $55.00 Registration: …………………

Please Note: If the vehicle is registered to a business or company at an address other than the applicants residential or business address, a declaration is required, such as a letter from the

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OFFICE USE ONLY

Cashier Code: 23

Area:…………………………

Expiry Date:………………….

Receipt:………………………

Date:……………...........

Amount: $............


registered owner on Corporate letterhead (including the ABN) confirming the private or business use of the vehicle by the applicant.

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SECTION 3 - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION - The following original documents MUST be presented to the Customer Service Counter with your completed application form:

1) Current NSW Vehicle Registration Certificate or online printout of proof of ownership of vehicles showing the same name and mailing address as nominated on the application form.

2) NSW Drivers Licence or Two (2) of the following valid and current documents (showing full address): Current Rate Notice (must not be a PO BOX); Current Utility Invoice (Electricity, Water, Gas or Phone -excluding Mobile Phone Accounts); Residential or Commercial Lease; Electoral Roll Card (Resident/Visitor Permits ONLY); Rental Bond Board Receipt; Department of Housing Rental Receipt.

3) A letter of employment, including office address, and details of public transport services used to commute to work (for Commuter Parking Permits only)

Copies of all documents provided will be made by Council Officers at the time of application and all originals will be returned immediately. Council respects your privacy and personal information will only be used to assist with the application assessment process and management of the Permit Parking Scheme.

SECTION 4 – DECLARATION

I declare that I am a resident or operate a business at the above address and that the information I have provided is true and correct in every detail. I declare that I have read and understood the conditions of the Permit Parking Scheme and agree to abide by them. I acknowledge that all Parking Permits remain the property of Burwood Council and that I am prohibited from selling, leasing or assigning any Parking Permit to any party. I understand that if such action is attempted, or if I falsify information on this application, Burwood Council may withdraw and cancel such Parking Permit(s) and fines may apply. I understand that if my eligibility for Resident, Visitor or Business Parking Permit(s) changes, I will immediately return the Parking Permit(s) to Burwood Council for cancellation.

SIGNATURE: DATE:

SECTION 5 – COLLECTION OPTION (PLEASE SELECT PREFERRED OPTION) I will collect Permit(s) from the Customer Service Counter (please allow five (5) business days). I would like the Permit(s) posted to the above address (please allow ten (10) business days).

SECTION 6 – APPLICATION CHECKLIST

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING OFFICE USE ONLY Completed Application Form with Signed Declaration Checked Vehicle Registration Certificate (if required) Verified & Copied NSW Drivers Licence OR Two (2) Original Documents Showing Full

AddressVerified & Copied

The Application Fee (where applicable) Received or N/A

Privacy Statement

If you are applying for consent as an individual, you may be providing Council with personal information (such as your name and address) within the meaning of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998. You are obliged by law to provide your name and address. If you do not provide the personal information requested Council may be unable to process your application. Council is collecting this personal information from you in order to identify and process your application. You may make application for access or amendment to information held by Council. You may also make a request that Council suppress your personal information from being made publicly available. Council will consider any such application in accordance with the relevant legislation.

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Enquiries concerning this matter can be addressed to Council’s Public Officers.

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(ITEM 129/15) ADOPTION - REVISED USER FEES FOR COUNCIL SERVICES POLICY

File No: 15/51912

REPORT BY CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER

Summary

To seek Council’s approval of the revised User Fees For Council Services Policy. The Policy seeks to provide a transparent and consistent approach to pricing determinations, based on guiding principles, with respect to fees made by Council under Section 608 of the Local Government Act 1993.

Background

The Policy was last adopted by Council on 14 February 2012. The Policy has now been reviewed in line with Council’s practice that all policies, corporate practices and procedures are to be reviewed every four years.

Proposal

The amendments to the Policy entailed the updating of the Finance and Resource Management Team titles and Position Descriptions in line with Council’s current Structure.

The revised Policy is now submitted to Council for adoption.

Consultation

The Draft – User Fees For Council Services Policy has been approved by the General Manager and Council’s Policy, Corporate Practice and Procedures Panel.


Once approved by Council the Policy will be published on Council’s website for members of the public and circulated to Council Officers via email.


The Policy is to be read in conjunction with the Annual Schedule of Fees and Charges published in the yearly Operational Plan.

Conclusion

The Policy has been developed to ensure a clear and simple approach when fixing a fee for any service Council provides. The revised Policy should be formally adopted by Council.

Recommendation(s)That Council adopt the revised User Fees For Council Services Policy.

Attachments1 Revised - User Fees For Council Services

Policy5 Pages

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ATTACHMENT 1ITEM 122/15 Adoption - Revised User Fees For Council Services Policy.DOCRevised - User Fees For Council Services Policy

DRAFT - USER FEES FOR COUNCIL SERVICES POLICY

PO Box 240, BURWOOD NSW 1805Suite 1, Level 2, 1-17 Elsie Street, BURWOOD NSW 2134

Phone: 9911-9911 Fax: 9911-9900Email: [email protected]

Website: www.burwood.nsw.gov.au

Public DocumentAdopted by Council:

Version No.: 2Ownership: Financial Services

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Contents

PurposeScopeLegislationPolicy StatementFactors considered when determining the amount of the fee for serviceReview of Council Fees and ChargesPolicy ReviewRelated InformationContact

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Purpose

To provide advice on the principles that Council follows to determine its fees and charges, under Section 608 of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act) and other relevant legislation, to ensure a consistent application across Council’s services.

This policy should be read in conjunction with the Schedule of Fees and Charges adopted as part of Council’s Annual Operational Plan.

Scope

This Policy applies to all Council Officers who set and/or administer fees and charges and to members of the public who purchase and/or use Council’s services.

Legislation

Under Section 608 of the Act, Council may charge and recover an approved fee for any service it provides, other than a service proposed or provided on an annual basis which is covered by an annual charge (Sections 496 or 501).

Services for which Council may charge a fee include:

supply of services and products giving information providing a service in connection with the exercise of Council’s regulatory functions (eg

applications, inspections, certificates) allowing admission to buildings in certain circumstances, inspecting premises in the exercise of the Council’s functions

If a fee for service is determined under another Act, the Council may neither determine an amount that is inconsistent with that determined under the other Act nor charge an additional fee.

Policy Statement

Fees made under Section 608 of the Act are classified according to the following pricing basis consistent with the Office of Local Government (OLG) Competitive Neutrality Guidelines, 1997: Full Cost Pricing (FC) - Council recovers all direct and indirect costs of the service

(including depreciation of assets employed).

Partial Cost Pricing (PC) - Council recovers less than the Full Cost (as defined above) (the reasons for this may include community service obligation, priorities or legislative limits on charging).

Legislative Requirements (LR) - Price of the service is determined by Legislation and dependent on price may or may not recover the Full Cost.

Market Pricing (MP) - The price of the service is determined by examining alternative prices of surrounding service providers (this also may or may not recover the full cost of the service) eg. Children’s Services.

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Free (Zero Priced) (Z) - Some services may be provided free of charge and the whole cost determined as a community service obligation and or may fall within the class of a public good.

Rate of Return Pricing (RR) - This would include Full Cost Pricing as defined above in addition to a profit margin to factor in a return to Council for assets employed.

Factors considered when determining the amount of the fee for service

In applying the above pricing basis to fees made under Section 608 of the Act, Council considers the following factors as outlined in Section 610D of the Act:

a. The cost to Council of providing the service – the full cost pricing method is used as a benchmark in this instance. This includes any debt and servicing costs associated with the provision of the service.

b. The price suggested for that service by any relevant industry body or in a schedule of charges published, from time-to-time by the Office of Local Government.

c. The importance of the service to the community – this is considered in determining any potential community service obligation or community benefit under a Partial Cost Pricing or Zero Cost Pricing method, however is also able to be applied to services where other pricing methods are used.

d. Any factors specified in the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (the Regulation) – this is applicable to the Legislative Pricing method and may also affect other pricing arrangements.

Other factors not specifically mentioned under Section 610D of the Act that may also be considered include:

If services are being supplied on a commercial basis as part of a defined Council business a Rate of Return Pricing Policy would be applied subject to market constraints and a compensation factor to mitigate Council exposure to market risk.

The capacity of the user to pay – in this regard services of a commercial nature may be priced using the Rate of Return Pricing Method.

Market prices

Review of Council Fees and Charges

The Financial Management Accountant (Finance and Resource Management Team) conducts a review of Council’s Fees and Charges, not subject to statutory control, on an annual basis prior to finalisation of Council’s Annual Budget. The review forms part of Council’s Annual Operational Plan.

In accordance with Section 610F of the Act a Council must not determine a fee until it has given public notice of the fee and must consider any submission made prior to adoption of the fee.

Policy Review

This Policy will be reviewed every four years.

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Related Information

Local Government Act 1993 Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 Office of Local Government Competitive Neutrality Guidelines - 1997

Contact

Procedural Matters – Financial Management Accountant on 9911 9812Fee Determinations – Relevant Staff associated with fee on 9911 9911

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(ITEM 130/15) ADOPTION - DRAFT PETITION POLICY File No: 15/52165

REPORT BY DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER CORPORATE, GOVERNANCE AND COMMUNITY

Summary

This report seeks Council’s adoption of the Draft Petition Policy which has been created to provide guidance to any person with a direct interest in the Burwood Local Government Area, including residents, land owners, business people or other parties, who wish to ask Council to change an existing policy, a decision or take action for a certain purpose or for the benefit of particular person(s).

Background

Currently, Council does not have a formal policy for petitions.

Proposal

A Draft Petition Policy has been created to provide guidance to any person with a direct interest in the Burwood Local Government Area, including residents, land owners, business people or other parties, who wish to ask Council to change an existing policy, a decision or take action for a certain purpose or for the benefit of particular person(s). The subject of the petition must be a matter on which the Council has the power to act.

To assist members of the public a petition template has also been created.

The Draft Policy also provides assistance to Council Officers in determining whether a petition is valid.

As a follow-on from the Policy a draft webpage has also been formulated to assist with the process.

Consultation

The Draft Policy has been approved by the General Manager and endorsed by Council’s Policy, Corporate Practice and Procedures Panel.


No Planning or Policy implications.


No Financial implications.

Conclusion

Once the Draft Petition Policy has been adopted by Council the Policy with be published on Council’s website.

Recommendation(s)That Council adopt the Draft Petition Policy.

Attachments1 Draft - Petition Policy 5

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Pages

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ATTACHMENT 1ITEM 130/15 Adoption - Draft Petition Policy.DOCDraft - Petition Policy

DRAFT - PETITION POLICYPO Box 240, BURWOOD NSW 1805

Suite 1, Level 2, 1-17 Elsie Street, BURWOOD NSW 2134Phone: 9911-9911 Fax: 9911-9900

Email: [email protected]: www.burwood.nsw.gov.au

Public DocumentAdopted by Council: <Date>

Trim No.: 15/44645Version No.: 1

Ownership: Governance Team

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Purpose

To provide guidance to a person(s) wishing to lodge a petition with Burwood Council.

Scope

This Policy is applicable to members of the Public and Council Officers.

What is a Petition

“Petition” is defined by the concise Oxford Dictionary as:

“a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority I respect of a cause, an appeal or request”.

Usually, petitions to Council are requests seeking it to take a particular action in relation to issues relevant to the Burwood Local Government Area.

Access to Petition Lodged

All petitions and related documents received by Council are publicly available under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.

What is a Valid Petition

A valid petition should:

be headed “Petition”

be signed by 4 or more people and from 4 different households

be made by persons that have a direct interest in Burwood Council such as residents, land owners, business people or in some other capacity

detail the purpose of the petition at the top of each page of that petition

contain the names, addresses and signatures of the persons signing the petition in their handwriting

hand written signatures is not a requirement for electronic petitions

contain wording that notifies people who sign the petition that their personal details will be disclosed to another parties

state the name of the person who initiated the petition, and an address to which a response can be forwarded as the head petitioner

be respectful and temperate in its language and not contain language disrespectful to Council or any other person

be legible

not promote illegal acts

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if written in a language other than English, must be accompanied by a certified translation, including contact details of the translator

be in relation to a matter on which Council has the power to act.

Lodging the Petition

A petition may be lodged by either mail, email, fax or at Council’s Customer Service Centre, Suite 1 Level 2, 1-17 Elsie Street, Burwood.

What happens after a petition has been lodged with Council?

Every petition lodged with Council is referred to Council and to the section within Council responsible for the matter that is the subject of the petition.

A response to the request in the petition will be sent the head petitioner. In the event this person cannot be identified, the first signatory that appears on the petition will receive the notification.

Related Information/Glossary

Legislation:

Local Government Act 1993 Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998

Burwood Council documents:

Code of Meeting Practice Privacy Management Plan

Review

Policy to be reviewed every four years.

Contact

Governance Co-ordinator on 9911 9910

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Appendix 1 – Petition Template

Petition to Burwood CouncilPO Box 240, BURWOOD NSW 1805

Suite 1, Level 2, 1-17 Elsie Street, BURWOOD NSW 2134

We, the undersigned, petition Council to………................................................................................ .............................................……………………….……………………….…………………..…………… …….........…………………………………………………………………………………………………….... .............................................……………………….……………………….…………………..…………… …….........……………………………………………………………………………………………………....

and consent for our personal details to be provided in full to Burwood Councillors in accordance with Section 18(1)(b) of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) for considering the subject of the petition and to verify that each petitioner lives in the municipality.

We understand that all petitions and related documents received by Council are publicly available under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.

Name of Head Petitioner:………………………………………

Address of Head Petitioner:…………………………………………………………………………………

Name Address Signature

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We, the undersigned, petition Council to ………................................................................................ .............................................……………………….……………………….…………………..…………… …….........…………………………………………………………………………………………………….... .............................................……………………….……………………….…………………..…………… …….........……………………………………………………………………………………………………....

and consent for our personal details to be provided in full to Burwood Councillors in accordance with Section 18(1)(b) of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) for considering the subject of the petition and to verify that each petitioner lives in the municipality.

We understand that all petitions and related documents received by Council are publicly available under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.

Name Address Signature

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(ITEM 131/15) INVESTMENT REPORT AS AT 30 NOVEMBER 2015File No: 15/56476

REPORT BY CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER

Summary

In accordance with Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, this report details all money that Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993.

Background

As provided for in Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, a report listing Council’s investments must be presented to Council.

Council’s investments are made up of a number of direct investments, some of which are managed or advised by external agencies.

In accordance with Council’s adopted Investment Policy and in line with Office of Local Government Investment Guidelines the portfolio contains investments which are covered by “grandfather” clauses, including investments in Floating Rate Notes (FRN) and Collateralised Debt Obligations (CDO).

Investment Portfolio

Council has a diversified investment portfolio and has a number of direct investments in term deposits. Its investment portfolio as at 30 November 2015 is:

Cash at Bank5.33%

Call/Notice Accounts11.12%

Term Deposits71.16%

FRNs8.25%

Global Fixed Income Deposit4.13%

CDOs0.01%

November 2015 - Portfolio Dissection

During the month of November 2015 Council received a further distribution of $5,142.75 on the Lehman Brothers Global Property Note from Lehman Brothers Australian Parent Company bringing the total distribution from the parent company to $58,913.66.

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As at 30 November 2015 Council held the following term deposits:

Purchase Date Financial Institution

Principal Investment

AmountInterest

RateInvestment

Days Maturity Date10-Jun-15 Bank of Queensland 3,000,000 3.00% 215 11-Jan-201611-Jun-15 AMP Bank (Curve) 3,000,000 2.90% 273 10-Mar-201608-Jul-15 Bankwest 3,000,000 2.90% 180 04-Jan-2016

05-Aug-15 National Australia Bank 2,500,000 2.93% 184 05-Feb-201605-Aug-15 Bank of Queensland 2,000,000 2.90% 184 05-Feb-201606-Aug-15 National Australia Bank 3,000,000 2.93% 180 02-Feb-201610-Aug-15 AMP Bank (Curve) 2,000,000 2.90% 274 10-May-201620-Aug-15 Suncorp Bank 3,000,000 2.90% 180 16-Feb-201601-Sep-15 Commonwealth Bank 2,000,000 2.81% 91 01-Dec-201503-Sep-15 National Australia Bank 5,000,000 2.85% 90 02-Dec-201503-Sep-15 Commonwealth Bank 5,000,000 2.84% 151 01-Feb-201626-Oct-15 Bankwest 1,000,000 2.80% 91 25-Jan-2016

Total 34,500,000

The following graph highlights Council’s investment balances for the past 12 months:

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10,000,000

20,000,000

30,000,000

40,000,000

50,000,000

60,000,000

Dec-14 Jan-15 Feb-15 Mar-15 Apr-15 May-15 Jun-15 Jul-15 Aug-15 Sep-15 Oct-15 Nov-15

Investment Market Values - Past 12 Months

Council’s investment portfolio is recognised at market value and some of its investments are based on the midpoint valuations of the underlying assets and are subject to market conditions that occur over the month.

Council’s investment balances as at reporting date and for the previous two months are detailed in Attachment 1. Definitions on the types of investments are detailed in Attachment 2.

Investment Performance and Market Commentary

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) at its 1 December 2015 Board Meeting decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 2.00% per annum. “The Board at the meeting judged that the prospects for an improvement in economic conditions had firmed a little over recent months and that leaving the cash rate unchanged was appropriate. Members observed that the outlook for inflation may afford scope for further easing of policy, should that be appropriate to lend support to demand. The Board will continue to assess the outlook, and hence whether the current stance of policy will most effectively foster sustainable growth and inflation consistent with the target."

“The global economy is expanding at a moderate pace, with some further softening in conditions in the Asian region, continuing US growth and a recovery in Europe. Key commodity prices are much lower than a year ago, in part reflecting increased supply, including from Australia. Australia’s terms of trade are falling. In Australia, the available information suggests that moderate expansion in the economy continues. While GDP growth has been somewhat below longer-term averages for some time, business surveys suggest a gradual improvement in conditions over the past year.

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Inflation is low and should remain so, with the economy likely to have a degree of spare capacity for some time yet. Inflation is forecast to remain consistent with the target over the next one to two years, but a little lower than earlier expected.” Statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision – 1 December 2015

The following graph provides information on the current RBA monetary policy:

Jul-09 Nov-10 Apr-12 Aug-13 Dec-14 May-161.001.502.002.503.003.504.004.505.005.506.00

Trend Analysis of Cash Rate - An Easing Cycle

Cash Rate

The RBA cites that CPI inflation is still consistent with the medium-term target, with the latest underlying figures around 2.5%. The RBA ongoing assessment is that inflation will be consistent with the target of 2-3% over the one to two year horizon.

Recommendation(s)1. That the investment report for 30 November 2015 be received and endorsed.

2. That the Certificate of the Responsible Accounting Officer be received and noted.

Attachments1 Investment Register November 2015 1 Page2 Types of Investments 2 Pages

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ATTACHMENT 1ITEM 131/15 Investment Report as at 30 November 2015.DOCInvestment Register November 2015

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ATTACHMENT 2ITEM 131/15 Investment Report as at 30 November 2015.DOCTypes of Investments

Types of Investments

Council’s investment portfolio consists of the following types of investment:

1. Cash and Deposits at Call – Cash and Deposits at Call accounts are a flexible savings facility providing a competitive rate of interest for funds which are at call (available within 24hours). These accounts enable us to control Council’s cashflows along with council’s General Fund Bank account. Interest rates are updated in accordance with movements in market rates.

The following investments are classified as Cash and Deposits at Call: Commonwealth Bank of Australia – Online Saver AA- AMP Business Saver and Notice – At Call/Notice AA- Macquarie Treasury – At Call account A UBS Bank – At Call High Yield account A

2. Floating Rate Notes (FRN) - FRNs are a contractual obligation whereby the issuer has an obligation to pay the investor an interest coupon payment which is based on a margin above bank bill. The risk to the investor is the ability of the issuer to meet the obligation.

FRNs are either sub-debt or senior-debt which means that they are guaranteed by the bank that issues them with sub-debt notes rated a notch lower than the bank itself. The reason for this is that the hierarchy for payments of debt in event of default is:

1. Term Deposits2. Senior Debt3. Subordinated Debt4. Hybrids5. Preference shares6. Equity holders

In the case of default, the purchaser of subordinated debt is not paid until the senior debt holders are paid in full. Subordinated debt is therefore more risky than senior debt.

3. Collateralised Debt Obligations (CDO) A CDO is a structured financial product whose returns are linked to the performance of a portfolio of debt obligations. It is split into tranches, whereby the riskiest or lowest tranche, the “equity tranche”, receives the highest returns. Higher rated tranches offer protection against the risk of capital loss, but at proportionately diminishing returns.

The following investments are classified as CDOs: Lehman Brothers (Treasury BV) D (Default)

4. Growth Investments - Investments that have been purchased on the basis of an anticipated growth in asset value rather than returns being based on an interest coupon have been classified as Growth Investments.

The following investments are included in this category: Dresdner Bank (Octagon Ltd – EMU) AA at par

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ATTACHMENT 2ITEM 131/15 Investment Report as at 30 November 2015.DOCTypes of Investments

These investments are valued at fair value where the capital gain is credited to the Income Statement and a capital loss is debited to the Income Statement. This investment is principal guaranteed. The value shown in the monthly investment report is based on the redeemable Net Asset Value (NAV). The NAV is the total current market value of all securities plus interest or dividends received to date. This is the price or value of the investment at the time of preparing the report. Although the investments are principal guaranteed, reports are based on the NAV even when it falls below the par value.

The principal is guaranteed by the investment issuer monitoring the net asset value and selling the investments if the NAV falls below the level where a risk free investment will return the principal at the maturity date. Thus the worst case scenario, provided that the issuer remains solvent, for these investments is that overall return will be returns received to date plus return of principal at maturity date and no further interest payments for the remaining period.

The Emu investments basket of underlying instruments has now reached a trigger event as the NAV of these instruments have reached the point where the value plus future revenue stream from a no risk investment will enable principal value to be returned at maturity date. If the investment returns the principal value before maturity, Council will receive surplus funds as a dividend (interest).

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(ITEM IN42/15) BURWOOD GRAFFITI MANAGEMENT STRATEGY 2011-2015 UPDATE

File No: 15/52979

REPORT BY DEPUTY GENERAL CORPORATE, GOVERNANCE AND COMMUNITY

Summary

Burwood Council’s Graffiti Management Strategy 2011-2015 (the Strategy) has been a vital tool in assisting Council to appropriately deal with graffiti in the area. While most graffiti is a non-violent and non-invasive crime, it nevertheless costs tens of thousands of dollars annually to address. In addition graffiti is known to make community members feel unsafe and contributes to the visual degradation of an area.

The Strategy has allowed Council to formulate targeted responses to graffiti over the past four years, to take a proactive approach to preventing graffiti and to apply for funding to undertake graffiti management and prevention projects. Graffiti management requires a ‘whole of community’ response and the Strategy has facilitated a collaborative approach, where Council Officers have worked with local police, schools and youth groups and the wider community.

For Council’s information, below are highlights of actions taken under the Strategy during its four year implementation.

1. Council continued its rapid removal service from Council buildings and facilities, removing all graffiti within stipulated timeframes, i.e. within 48 hours for graffiti containing offensive or illicit content and within two weeks for all other graffiti.

2. Council successfully applied to the Attorney General’s Department for $85,300 for the Wipe Out Graffiti Hotspot Project. This funding allowed Council to undertake a number of actions including:

The purchase of high quality graffiti removal equipment for Council’s graffiti removal truck. The truck also received additional storage items so the equipment could be secured within the vehicle.

Establishing of VANDALTRAK, an online graffiti reporting and management system, which allows better coordination of graffiti reporting, tracking and identification of ‘hotspots’, specific vandals ‘tagging’ and assisting police to charge vandals.

Coordination of an early intervention project with the local PCYC to identify young people with a history of offending or at risk of offending in relation to graffiti. This project involved educating young people on the impact of graffiti vandalism and accrediting them with a ‘White Card’ so that they could undertake graffiti removal in the area.

The development of a semi-permanent mural at Flockhart Park, a known graffiti hotspot, the mural was painted by participants in the early intervention program detailed above.

The purchase of a CCTV unit, sensor lights and plant greenery in targeted hotspot locations to deter graffiti vandalism.

3. Regular promotion of the Graffiti Reporting Line and communicating how community members can report graffiti to Council for removal has improved reporting levels.

The Strategy has now reached the end of its four year duration. A new Graffiti Management Strategy is currently being developed and will be reported to Council for adoption in early 2016. In the meantime, Council will continue with its effective program of graffiti reporting and removal.

No Decision – Information Item Only

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(ITEM IN43/15) ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE - COUNCIL MEETING OF 23 NOVEMBER 2015

File No: 15/55296

REPORT BY DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER CORPORATE, GOVERNANCE AND COMMUNITY

Summary

At the Council Meeting of 23 November 2015 the following Questions without Notice (QWN) were submitted by Councillors. Council Officers responded to the QWN and Councillors were notified on 3 December 2015 of the outcome of the QWN.

These are now submitted as part of the Council Agenda for Public Notification.

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE – COUNCIL MEETING OF 23 NOVEMBER 2015

Question Response

Q49 – Councillor Justin Taunton

Can an update be provided on the progress of traffic and safety issues on roundabout near 290 Burwood Road, following questions I asked in September Council Meeting?

Manager Traffic & Transport

An investigation of the intersection and crash data has been undertaken. The analysis found that a traffic calming device on the southbound approach to the roundabout would assist in preventing accidents which may result in damage to the property at 290 Burwood Road. A report from the Burwood Local Traffic Committee recommending the installation of a speed cushion was adopted at the 23 November 2015 Ordinary Meeting. The installation of the speed cushion will be completed by 31 January 2016.

Q50 – Councillor Lesley Furneaux-Cook

Can Council confirm that it re-submitted its merger proposal as per its meeting on 9 June 2015 to IPART and were there any alterations?

Executive Manager

As Burwood Council was deemed fit by IPART, it did not have to make any further submissions to IPART.

However, Council was asked by the Department of Premier and Cabinet to confirm its position through an online portal set up for this purpose. This was done, in line with the Council report and resolution of 9 June 2015.

Q51 – Councillor Lesley Furneaux-Cook

In the former Library a 15 minute library drop off zone for library users was available. Why has this not be transferred over to the new site (for non-residents)?

Senior Manager, Community & Library Services

There were not any 15 minute parking facilities around the old library site, however, Council did install some ‘No Parking’ restrictions in Marmaduke Street in 2011 to assist with the pick-up and drop-off of passengers. There are currently ‘No Parking’ restrictions at the rear of the new Library in Hornsey Street which can be utilised in the same way for the pick-up and drop-off of

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passengerQ52 – Councillor Lesley Furneaux-Cook

What are the provisions for Council representation on the JRPP if our representatives are not available? It is my understanding at the last JRPP meeting that there was no Councillors Representation?

Deputy General Manager Land, Infrastructure & Environment

Council appoints two of the five members to the Joint Regional Planning Panel, the remaining three members are appointed by the Minister for Planning. A quorum consists of three of the five members of the Panel, therefore, if Council’s two representatives are not in attendance a Panel meeting can still proceed.

Q53 – Councillor John Faker

Can the graffiti along the Croydon Railway Bridge at The Strand be removed? Why has the Graffiti Team taken so long to remove it?

Senior Manager Civil Construction & Operations

Railway infrastructure, including rail bridge walls, are the property of RailCorp, therefore, they are the authority responsible for the maintenance of these structures including graffiti removal. The only exception that would result in Council removing graffiti from another authority’s structure is if it were deemed offensive in nature therefore requiring urgent removal. Council has reported the current graffiti on the Croydon Railway Bridge to RailCorp. Graffiti can be reported 24 hours a day by calling 131 500.



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(ITEM IN44/15) PETITIONSFile No: 15/56590

REPORT BY GENERAL MANAGER

Summary

Council has received one petition since the last Council Meeting.

Background

Date Received

Petition Subject No. of Household within the

LGA

No. of Household

outside the LGA

Responsible Council Division

19 November 2015

Residents complaining about traffic problems – Park Avenue and Victoria Street West, Burwood

24 0 Land, Infrastructure & Environment

Comments

That Council notes that the Petition has been referred to the appropriate Council Officers for attention.



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