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Review of Environmental Factors (REF)

Assessment under Part 5 of the

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979

Storey Park – Hornsby

Amenities Building Extension Prepared by:

Hornsby Shire Council Parks and Recreation Branch July 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 3

CAN THE PROPOSAL BE ASSESSED UNDER PART 5? ................................................... 3

State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP Infrastructure) 2007 ................................................................. 3

SECTION 1- ASSESSMENT .................................................................................................. 4

1. TITLE OF PROPOSAL ...................................................................................................................... 4

2. PLANNING ........................................................................................................................................ 4

3. THE ACTIVITY .................................................................................................................................. 6

4. ALTERNATIVE PROPOSALS ........................................................................................................... 8

5. THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT ....................................................................................................... 8

6. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY ..................................................... 10

7. PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS .......................................................................... 17

8. DISPOSAL OF WASTE AND SURPLUS MATERIALS .................................................................... 18

9. SAFETY FACTORS ......................................................................................................................... 18

10. VIEWS/OPINIONS/APPROVALS OF OTHER AUTHORITIES ........................................................ 18

11. FUNDING ........................................................................................................................................ 18

12. CONSULTATION ............................................................................................................................. 19

13. THIS REF/PART V ASSESSMENT WAS PREPARED BY: ............................................................. 20

14. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................ 20

SECTION 2 - PLANNING ...................................................................................................... 21

1. Title of Proposal ............................................................................................................................... 21

2. Planning ........................................................................................................................................... 21

EXHIBITION / NOTIFICATION .................................................................................................................... 22

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INTRODUCTION

The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 requires that an environmental assessment is

carried out prior to the commencement of any development, work or activity. The assessment is usually in

the form of a development application which is required for land uses that require development consent

(Part 4 of the Act).

Part 5 of the Act requires an environmental assessment (or review of environmental factors) to occur for

any work or activity that does not require development consent. Appendix A includes extracts from Part 5

of the Act.

A Review of Environmental Factors (REF) is a document which identifies and evaluates the impacts of an

activity to decide if the impacts are likely to significantly affect the environment. An REF is designed to

provide enough information to make an informed decision as to the likely significance of the impact of the

activity on the environment (including critical habitat or threatened species, populations or ecological

communities, or their habitats). If the impacts are considered to be significant, then an Environmental

Impact Statement (EIS) must be prepared and considered prior to a determining authority deciding if an

activity is likely to proceed. REFs that relate to an issue that is controversial or will significantly affect the

public may be placed on public exhibition. The proponent of the activity (i.e. Council) is responsible for

completing the REF.

CAN THE PROPOSAL BE ASSESSED UNDER PART 5?

State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP Infrastructure) 2007

State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2007 permits certain activities undertaken by Council

to be permissible without consent and assessed under Part 5 of the EP& A Act.

Section 65 (3) of SEPP(Infrastructure) indicates the following can be carried out by or on behalf of Council

without consent on a public reserve under the control of or vested in the Council.

(a) roads, cycleways, single storey car parks, ticketing facilities and viewing platforms,

(b) outdoor recreational facilities, including playing fields, but not including grandstands,

(c) information facilities such as visitors’ centres and information boards,

(d) lighting, if light spill and artificial sky glow is minimised in accordance with AS/NZS 1158: 2007,

Lighting for Roads and Public Spaces,

(e) landscaping, including irrigation schemes (whether they use recycled or other water),

(f) amenity facilities,

(g) maintenance depots,

(h) environmental management works.

Although SREP 20 applies to this land, the proposed works are permissible under SEPP (Infrastructure)

2007 which prevails to the extent of any inconsistencies.

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SECTION 1- ASSESSMENT

This section is to be completed by the Project Officer and referred to the Assessment Planning

Team Co-ordinator for review as part of the Section 2 Planning Assessment.

1. TITLE OF PROPOSAL

Extension to Amenities Building in Storey Park

2. PLANNING

2.1) Location proposal, Name of Reserve (if appropriate)

Storey Park

Address: Old Berowra Road (10X), Hornsby

Lot and DP: Lot 2 DP 617493 (Freehold)

Proponent

Hornsby Shire Council

296 Pacific Highway

Hornsby NSW 2077

Location

The site is legally described as Lot 2 within DP 617493, known as Storey Park, which is community land in

the ownership of Hornsby Shire Council. The allotment is located between Old Berowra Road and Lodge

Street, as shown in Figure 1 below. The total site is irregular but essentially square in shape with an area

of about 3 hectares.

Storey Park is situated over two ground levels, with a sportsground used mainly for cricket and football at

the lower Lodge Street level; and with a community centre, a car park, playground and sports court on the

upper level fronting Old Berowra Road. A set of stairs links the two levels of the park.

The works that are the subject of this application apply only to a portion of the site, being the existing

sportsground amenities building located at the foot of the stairs linking the two levels of the park, and to

the western side of the sportsground.

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Figure 1: Storey Park Location

2.2) Description of proposal

Council proposes an extension to an existing sportsground amenities building in the centre of Storey Park

in order to create more internal space in the building for users.

This Review of Environmental Factors (REF) has been prepared to explain the scope of the proposal and

put forward the case for why these works are required.

2.3) Zoning of land under the HLEP

The site is zoned RE1 Public recreation, under the Hornsby Local Environment Plan 2013.

2.4) Statutory Planning Considerations

Overview

The proposal is to extend an amenities building that is compliant with relevant Environmental Planning

Instruments. The below discussion identifies key documents and how the proposal responds to their

requirements.

Local Government Act 1993

Storey Park is community land as classified according to the Act. The part of the park that is subject to

this proposal is categorised as ‘sportsground’ under the Act. The proposal is in accordance with the core

objectives for community land that is categorised as sportsground under the Act.

Hornsby Shire LEP

The site is zoned ‘RE1 Public recreation’ under the Hornsby Local Environment Plan 2013 (HLEP). The

proposed activity is ancillary to the use of the site as a park. For the purposes of this REF, the SEPP

(Infrastructure) permits the amenities building to be extended without the development consent that would

otherwise be required under the HELP.

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3. THE ACTIVITY

3.1) Description of the activity / Methods of construction

The scope of works includes the extension of a sportsground amenities building. The existing rooms

within the building are small and cramped and do not provide satisfactory space for the functioning of a

sportsground amenities building used by adult players. For example, there is no satisfactory space to

perform first aid on an injured player. The canteen and changeroom spaces are tight for the people that

have to operate within them. The scarcity of storage space means that some match day equipment is

stored in the canteen.

The eastern wall of the building proper will be extended to brick-enclose the existing verandah, and the

existing front wall of the building will be replaced by a new front wall to be built at the eastern edge of the

verandah. That verandah is now formed by an existing concrete slab on the ground and the overhanging

eastern edge of the building’s concrete roof slab. This brick extension to enclose the verandah and the

removal of the existing front wall will provide larger space in each of the building’s changerooms, canteen,

toilets and storage areas. A new slab on ground will be installed to replace the floor of the verandah to the

east and a metal awning will provide shelter to the new verandah which will be open at the front and sides.

The work is expected to have minimal impact on the natural resources of the park, due to it being sited

within an area of currently developed parkland. The small area of land that will be taken up for the

extension is currently grass-covered. Measures to address sediment and erosion control, management of

the construction activity and re-landscaping of the area impacted by the works will be in place before

construction commences. The aim of these measures is to ensure the construction does not create

adverse environmental impacts.

The proposal is to extend an amenities building that draws reference to the architecture of the existing

amenities building by utilising common materials, colours and construction methods.

Figure 2: Concept Plan – Storey Park Amenities Building

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3.2) Environmental Impact Assessment

The following is an assessment of the key planning matters for consideration as required under the

Environmental Planning and Assessment Act:

Impact on Visual Amenity

The extension is to an existing building that is set well back from the park boundaries and is not easily visible

from many adjoining properties. The extension is small in proportion to the existing building and will not be

incongruous with it. It will have no real impact on the visual quality of the park. The extension is appropriate

for a sportsground amenities building.

Soils, Flora and Fauna

The building is located within developed parkland and is not expected to have any sort of adverse impact on

the flora and fauna of the locality due to it being remote to any or watercourse in the district. For this reason it

is not considered necessary or appropriate to complete any specific flora and fauna assessments.

Trees

No trees or natural vegetation are affected by the proposal.

Safety, Security and Crime Prevention

The proposed building will have no impact upon the safety, security and crime prevention characteristics of

the park.

Social Impacts

The extended building will have a positive social impact by providing a better amenity for community sport.

Construction Works.

It is expected that the construction works will proceed in late 2014 over approximately 3 to 4 months. The

building will be inaccessible to park users during construction, and temporary toilets will be required.

Conclusions

The proposal to extend a sportsground amenities building at Storey Park arises from the need to provide more

space in the cramped existing building.

This REF provides a comprehensive assessment of the proposal against all applicable Environmental

Planning Instruments. The development has been found to be compliant in relation to the planning controls

and it is appropriate for approval to be dealt with by the exhibition of a Review of Environmental Factors.

The plans and details contained in this application demonstrate that the proposed amenities building responds

appropriately to the above and all other relevant matters for consideration. For these reasons it is

recommended that this Review of Environmental Factors is supported and the development permitted to

proceed.

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4. ALTERNATIVE PROPOSALS

4.1) Alternative proposals considered / Assessment of alternative proposals

The only alternative proposal is not to proceed with the extension to the building. That would deprive the

building’s users of the opportunity to extend cramped space. It is a modest extension of only a few metres to

the east so could not realistically be reduced in scale without removing the benefit of sufficient additional

space. Since there are no environmental or social impacts of the proposal, it is concluded that the proposal is

preferable to the alternative do-nothing alternative.

5. THE EXISTING ENVIRONMENT

Describe the exiting environment prior to the proposed activity occurring

5.1) Site description /Current Landuse

Described in Section 2 and 3 above.

5.2) National/State/Regional/Local Conservation significance YES NO

Does the site have conservation significance or impact on an area of

conservation significance?

5.3) The Natural Environment YES NO

5.3.1) Geology, geomorphology and geological site

Is the site geology a significant factor?

5.3.2) Soil type(s)

What is the soil type/is it a significant factor in the activity?

5.3.3) Plants (including presence of ROTAPs, threatened species/ populations

communities/ habitats. See also sections 6.5 to 6.8)

What is the vegetation present and will the proposal disturb vegetation?

Are there any threatened species/populations/communities/critical habitats/ ROTAN

species or species/vegetation of conservation significance?

5.3.4) Animals (including presence of threatened species/ populations/ communities/ habitats)

What are the fauna species present and will the proposal disturb fauna habitat?

Are there any threatened fauna species/populations/communities/critical habitats or

fauna species of conservation significance?

5.3.5) Water Catchments/Water quality

Is there any water quality or catchment issues to consider on the site?

5.3.6) Exotic Species - presence and extent

Are there any weeds or feral animals on the site? If so what?

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5.3.7) Fire - history, hazards

Is there any fire history or hazards applicable for the site?

5.3.8) Areas sensitive because of physical / biological factors

Are there any sensitive features of the site which requires consideration?

5.3.9) Land contamination

Is the site affected by land contamination?

5.3.10) Other (specify any other environmental factor)

Are there any other features or considerations present on the site?

5.4) The Cultural Environment YES NO

5.4.1) Known and potential Aboriginal Sites / Places of cultural significance to

Aboriginal community

Are there any Aboriginal heritage considerations?

(The Heritage Planner can be consulted with regard to known Aboriginal sites and the procedures for

archaeological surveys and consulting the Metropolitan Land Council).

5.4.2) Known and potential historic places or relics

Are there any European heritage considerations?

(Heritage items and Heritage Conservation Areas are listed in the HSLEP and also notified on the

relevant COL applications. Consultation should occur with the Heritage Planner if the proposal may

affect a heritage item or is within a heritage conservation area).

5.4.3) Collective values of landscape

Are there any cultural or historic features of the landscape?

5.4.4) Description of built environment

What is the built environment /are there any considerations necessary? (Described above)

5.4.5) Other (specify any other cultural factor)

5.5) The Social Environment - current usage and impacts YES NO

5.5.1) Recreation

Are there currently recreational aspects to consider?

5.5.2) Scenic / Visual

Are there currently visuall aspects to consider?

5.5.3) Education

Are there any current educational uses to consider?

5.5.4) Scientific Sites

Are there currently scientific uses on the site to consider?

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5.5.6) Other (specify)

Are there any other social uses on the site to consider?

6. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY

Answer Yes or No indicating if the proposed activity will have an impact on the environment. If the answer is

yes, qualify the level of impact and add information on the type and extent of the impact. Indicate if the impact

will be beneficial or harmful to the environment

Include whether the impact will be temporary, long term, or cumulative in nature.

Physical or pollution impacts

6.1) Air Impacts YES NO

6.1.1) air quality

If Yes, Will that impact be High Medium Low

6.1.2) greenhouse or ozone considerations


6.1.3) any other air impacts


6.2) Water impacts YES NO

6.2.1) impacts from changes in surface or groundwater quality


6.2.2) impacts from use of water


6.2.3) impacts from changes to natural water bodies, wetlands or runoff patterns


6.2.4) impacts from changes to flooding or tidal regimes


6.2.5) impacts from changes in water quality with economic, health, ecosystem

or amenity considerations e.g. salinity, colour, odour, turbidity, temperature,

dissolved oxygen, nutrients, pH factors or pollutants (intentional or

unintentional releases of oil, fuels, toxins - including heavy metals and

anti-foulants, spoil, sediment, sewage or other waste)


6.2.6) Other impacts from waste water generation and sewage services


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The amenities building will be connected to the available Sydney Water sewerage system, utilising services

already available within the park.

6.2.7) Are there any other possible impacts to water as a result

of the activity?


6.3) Soil and stability impacts YES NO

6.3.1) degradation of soil quality including contamination (intentional

or unintentional)


6.3.2) salinisation, acidification


6.3.3) loss of soil from wind or water erosion


6.3.4) loss of structural integrity of the soil


6.3.5) increased land instability with high risks from landslides or subsidence


6.3.6) impacts from on-site waste water disposal


6.3.7) other

6.4) Noise and vibration impacts YES NO

6.4.1) results in increased noise or vibrations to unacceptable levels for the

surrounding communities


6.4.2) affects sensitive properties (educational, hospitals, residential, heritage)


6.4.3) other

Biological Impacts

6.5) Fauna Impacts YES NO

8.5.1) any impacts upon or displacement of fauna species (including animals,

birds, frogs, reptiles, insects, fish or crustaceans)


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6.5.2) any reduction of critical habitat of any unique, threatened or endangered

fauna (within the meaning of the NP&W Act 1974)


6.5.3) impacts which create significant barriers to fauna movement


6.5.4) any other impacts

6.6) Flora Impacts YES NO

6.6.1) any impact on flora species (including trees, shrubs, grasses, herbs or

aquatic plants.)


6.6.2) impacts from the clearing or modifying of extensive areas of

relatively undisturbed native vegetation or wetlands



6.7) Ecological Impacts YES NO

6.7.1) any threat to the biological diversity or ecological integrity of species

or communities


6.7.2) any barrier to the normal replenishment or revegetation of existing

species following disturbance


6.7.3) impacts from the introduction of noxious weeds, vermin, feral

species or diseases or releases genetically modified organisms.


6.7.4) impacts from the uses of pesticides, herbicides, fertilisers or other

chemicals which may build up residues in the environment


6.7.5) Bushfire risk impacts



6.8) Threatened Species Considerations

6.8.1) is the activity likely to affect any threatened species, populations or ecological communities, or their

habitats the following Assessment of Significance under section 5A of the EP&A Act is

required.

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Section 5A subsection 1 states that each of the factors in subsection 2 must be taken into account in deciding

whether there is likely to be a significant effect on threatened species, populations or ecological communities,

or their habitats, and any assessment guidelines.

If YES and threatened species are likely to occur on the site: Consult the Bushland and Biodiversity

Team for advice and a list of appropriate flora and fauna consultants.

(Note: A Species Impact Statement (SIS) is required if an activity is on land that is, or is part of critical habitat;

or there is likely to be a significant effect as determined under s.5A of the EP&A Act, the seven part

assessment of significance).

Critical habitat: the whole or any part or parts of the area or areas of land comprising the habitat of an

endangered species, population or ecological community that is critical to the survival of the species,

population or ecological community.

Significant impact: if the Assessment of Significance determines that a there will be a significant effect on

threatened species, populations or ecological communities, or their habitats a SIS will be required.

Assessment guidelines means assessment guidelines issued and in force under section 94A of the

Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 or, subject to section 5C, section 220ZZA of the Fisheries

Management Act 1994.

Key threatening process means a threatening process specified in Schedule 3 of the Threatened

Species Conservation Act 1995 or, subject to section 5C, Part 7A of the Fisheries Management Act

1994.

Section 5A EP&A Act – Assessment of Significance

Subsection 2

a) in the case of a threatened species, whether the action proposed is likely to have an adverse effect on

the life cycle of the species such that a viable local population of the species is likely to be placed at

risk of extinction,

No

b) in the case of an endangered population, whether the action proposed is likely to have an adverse

effect on the life cycle of the species that constitutes the endangered population such that a viable

local population of the species is likely to be placed at risk of extinction,

No

c) in the case of an endangered ecological community or critically endangered ecological community,

whether the action proposed:

i) is likely to have an adverse effect on the extent of the ecological community such that its local

occurrence is likely to be placed at risk of extinction, or

ii) is likely to substantially and adversely modify the composition of the ecological community

such that its local occurrence is likely to be placed at risk of extinction?

No

d) in relation to the habitat of a threatened species, population or ecological community:

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i) the extent to which habitat is likely to be removed or modified as a result of the action

proposed, and

ii) whether an area of habitat is likely to be come fragmented or isolated from other areas of

habitat as a result of the proposed action, and

iii) the importance of the habitat to be removed, modified, fragmented or isolated to the long-term

survival of the species, population or ecological community in the locality?

No

e) whether the action proposed is likely to have an adverse effect on critical habitat (either directly or

indirectly)?

No

f) whether the action proposed is consistent with the objectives or actions of a recovery plan or threat

abatement plan?

No

g) whether the action proposed constitutes or is part of a key threatening process or is likely to result in

the operation of, or increase the impact of, a key threatening process?

No

Resource Use Impacts

6.9) Community resources YES NO

6.9.1) any significant increase in the demand for services and infrastructure

resources including roads, power, water supply and drainage, waste

(including sewage) management, education, medical and social services

If Yes, Will that demand be High Medium Low

6.9.2) any significant resource recycling or reuse schemes to reduce resource

usage

If Yes, Will that be High Medium Low

6.9.3) any diversion of resources to the detriment of other communities or

natural systems

If Yes, Will the impact be High Medium Low

6.9.4) any degradation of infrastructure such as roads, bridges


6.9.5) any other impacts on community resources

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6.10) Natural resources YES NO

6.10.1) any disruption or destruction of natural resources (e.g. fish habitat or

fish species) with impacts on industries based on these resources

If Yes, Will the impact be High Medium Low

6.10.2) any disruption of existing activities (or reduction of options for future

options) because of the natural resource demands of the proposal.

If Yes, Will those disruptions be High Medium Low

6.10.3) any use which results in the wasteful use of large amounts of natural

resources

If Yes, Will that wastage be High Medium Low

6.10.4) any use which results in the substantial depletion of natural resources

If Yes, Will the depletion be High Medium Low

6.10.5) any use which results in the degradation of any area reserved for

conservation purposes

If Yes, Will the degradation be High Medium Low

6.10.6) any other impacts on natural resources

Community Impacts

6.11) Social factors NO

6.11.1) any impacts which result in a change in the community’s demographic

structure

If Yes, Will that change be High Medium Low

6.11.2) any environmental impacts that may cause substantial change or

disruption to the community (loss of neighbour cohesion, access to

facilities, links to other communities, community identity or cultural

character)


6.11.3) any impacts which result in some individuals or communities being

significantly disadvantaged


6.11.4) any impacts on the health, safety, security, privacy, or welfare of

individuals or communities because of factors such as:-

- air pollution or odour

- noise, vibration, blasting, electromagnetic fields or radiation

- release of disease or genetically modified organisms

- lighting, overshadowing or visual impacts


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6.11.5) any impacts that result in a change in the level of demand for community

resources (e.g. facilities, services and labour force)


6.11.6) any other social impacts

6.12) Economic factors YES NO

6.12.1) any impacts which result in a decrease to net economic welfare


6.12.2) any impacts that result in a direct cost to the community or individuals


6.12.3) any impacts that result in a decrease in the community’s economic

stability


6.12.4) any impacts which result in a change to the public sector revenue or

expenditure base


6.12.5) any other economic impacts

6.13) Heritage, aesthetic, cultural impacts YES NO

6.13.1) any impacts on a locality, place, building or natural landmark having

aesthetic, anthropological, archaeological, architectural, cultural,

historical, scientific, recreational, scenic or social significance or

other special value for present or future generations


Refer to sections 4 & 5 of this statement for details of considerations and responses.

6.13.2) any impacts from new lighting, glare or shadows


6.13.3) any other heritage, aesthetic or cultural impacts

6.14) Land use impacts YES NO

6.14.1) any major changes in land use


6.14.2) any curtailment of other beneficial issues


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6.14.3) any property value impacts with land use implications


6.14.4) any other land use impacts

6.15) Transportation impacts (during construction and operation) YES NO

6.15.1) substantial impacts on existing transportation systems (rail, water,

road, air or pedestrian - both public and private), altering

present patterns of circulation, modal split or movement of people

and/or goods

If Yes, Will those impacts be High Medium Low

6.15.2) directly or indirectly encourages additional traffic

a) during construction


b) during operation


6.15.3) increases demand for parking (off and on street including residential

areas)

If Yes, Will those demands be High Medium Low

6.15.4) any other impacts on transport or traffic

7. PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL SAFEGUARDS

Describe measures to ameliorate impacts (e.g. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) or Soils and Waste Management Plan (SWMP), and measures to protect flora and fauna.

Include maps, diagrams, photographs, plans and supporting information.

A plan of the land to which the application relates must accompany the REF indicating the following,

on or adjacent to the land:

- the location and design of the proposal

- a vegetation map (if applicable)

- any areas of conservation significance

- the location of any easements

- the location and use of any existing buildings and infrastructure; and

- any other relevant information

Plans and details indicating the location of the works are included in sections 2 & 3 of this REF.

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8. DISPOSAL OF WASTE AND SURPLUS MATERIALS

8.1) Description of material and quantities

Minor excavation will be required to build footings and the excavated material will remain on-site and reused.

8.2) Destination approved for all waste and surplus materials

9. SAFETY FACTORS

Any works shall comply with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (2000) and the

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (2001) and include safety requirements for the protection of

person/s and property as part of the project.

10. VIEWS/OPINIONS/APPROVALS OF OTHER AUTHORITIES

As the works are wholly contained with a public reserve and do not impact on any other authorities, no

approvals of other authorities has been sought.

11. FUNDING

Please identify the source (Special Rates, Grants, Revenue, Donations, In-kind, Developer, Contributions)

The funding source is funds accumulated by the community sports club, Asquith Rugby League Football Club.

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12. CONSULTATION

Does the project require consultation with any of the following authorities or internal teams?

Authority Consultation required Consultation

occurred

NSW Agriculture yes no yes no

Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Management

Authority

yes no yes no

Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural

Resources (formerly DLWC, Dept of Urban Affairs and

Planning

yes no yes no

NSW Fisheries yes no yes no

Department of Environment and Conservation yes no yes no

Roads and Traffic Authority

Local Development Advisory Committee

Regional Development Advisory Committee

yes no yes no

NSW Health yes no yes no

NSW Fire Brigades yes no yes no

WorkCover Authority yes no yes no

Electricity Supply Authority (Trans Grid, Energy

Australia, Integral Energy)

yes no yes no

State Rail Authority / City Rail yes no yes no

NSW Waterways (MSB) yes no yes no

NSW Forestry Commission yes no yes no

Police Department yes no yes no

Department of Commerce (formerly Dept of Public

Works)

yes no yes no

Department of Mineral Resources yes no yes no

Department of Environment and Conservation yes no yes no

Sydney Water yes no yes no

Community Organisations / Committees yes no yes no

Members of Parliament yes no yes no

Other . . . .. . . .. .. . . . . .. . . . .. . yes no yes no

INTERNAL REFERRALS

Traffic & Road Safety Branch yes no yes no

Building Certification yes no yes no

Waste Management Team yes no yes no

Strategic Planning Branch yes no yes no

Heritage Planner yes no yes no

Subdivision Engineer yes no yes no

Parks and Recreation Branch yes no yes no

Environmental Health yes no yes no

Water Catchments Team yes no yes no

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Bushland Management Team yes no yes no

Fire Control (Rural Fire Service) yes no yes no

Works Division yes no yes no

Other yes no yes no

13. THIS REF/PART V ASSESSMENT WAS PREPARED BY:

_________________________________________ ____________________

Peter Kemp,

Manager, Parks and Recreation 7/07/2014

14. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

(tick)

the proposal will not have any significant impact on the environment and should proceed;

the proposal will include mitigation measures and methods to avoid a significant impact on the

environment and should proceed;

the proposal will have a significant impact on the environment and an environment impact

statement is required;

the proposal is on land that is, or is part of critical habitat or is likely to have a significant impact on

threatened species, populations or ecological communities, or their habitats, and a species impact

statement is required; or

the proposal will have a significant impact on the environment and should not

proceed.

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SECTION 2 - PLANNING

This section is to be referred to the Assessment Planning Team Co-ordinator for review as part of the

Section 2 Planning Assessment.

1. Title of Proposal

Extension to Amenities Building, Storey Park

2. Planning

2.1) Location of proposal, Name of Reserve (if appropriate, including Lot and DP Nos)

Storey Park, Old Berowra Road (10X), Hornsby

Lot 2 DP 617493.

2.2) Description of proposal

Extension to Amenities Building in Storey Park

2.3) Zoning of land under the HSLEP 2013

RE1

2.4) Permissibility

The development can be described as:

a) Extension to sportsground amenities

which does not require development consent by virtue of clause 6(3)(c) of the HSLEP (minor Council

works) and therefore an assessment under Part 5 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment

Act, 1979 is required.

THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY IS PERMISSIBLE UNDER PART 5 OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING

AND ASSESSMENT ACT 1979, SUBJECT TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OR REVIEW OF

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS.

Signature

Name Date:

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EXHIBITION / NOTIFICATION

Clause 6(4) and (5) of the Hornsby Shire Local Environmental Plan require that Council notify adjoining or

potentially affected residents or other stakeholders of the proposal prior to the commencement of work.

The HSLEP requires that:

Council invite community comment and exhibit the review of environmental factors prepared for the

proposed minor work. The exhibition of the proposal is not required if the Council is of the opinion

that the minor work is insignificant. Where the Council considers the issues raised in a submission

warrant the amendment of the proposal, it may amend the proposal.

The Notification Protocol on the following page details the circumstances and procedures for the notification

and exhibition of minor work proposals.

MINOR WORKS - NOTIFICATION ELEMENT

Element objectives

To enable community notification and participation in Council’s minor works proposals, which

do not require development consent

Performance criteria

Residents and landowners should be advised

of Council’s minor works proposals which

could potentially affect the residents or

property.

The notification should encourage public

participation and provide sufficient opportunity

for input prior to the commencement of the minor

work.

Prescriptive measures

Residents or property owners should notified

of the following works:

* the installation or maintenance of

stormwater drainage lines, on private

property or in road reserves in front of

residential properties;

* the construction or re-surfacing of roads

on road reserves in front of residential

properties;

* the construction of new fire trails,

footpaths, bicycle paths and the like, in

proximity to residential properties;

* the installation of new street and park

furniture;

* the erection of new grandstands, dressing

sheds and other structures at parks and

* road maintenance works, drainage works or

tree removal works which need to be

undertaken urgently to maintain public health

and safety;

* minor road maintenance works (such as the

repair of potholes);

* bush regeneration, landscaping, gardening,

tree planting, tree maintenance or tree

removal (except trees listed as heritage

items in Schedule D of the Hornsby Shire

Local Environmental Plan 1994 or which are

assessed as significant);

The notification shall be in the form of a letter

(either posted or delivered) to the owner or

resident advising of the proposed work, when it

will commence and the construction period. It

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ovals;

* bush fire hazard reduction (as required by

the Rural Fires Act 1997);

* the removal of trees listed as heritage

items in Schedule D of the Hornsby Shire

Local Environmental Plan 1994 or which

are assessed as significant;

should also provide the opportunity to inspect

any documentation.

The notification should provide for a minimum

period of 14 days for the inspection of

documentation and submission of resident’s

comments.

Residents or property owners are not required

to be notified in the following circumstances:

* the proposal has been previously

exhibited for community comment as part

of Plans of Management or works

programs;

* the maintenance of street and park

furniture in public places and road

reserves;

* the installation or maintenance of sporting

structures (excluding the erection of new

grandstands, dressing sheds and other

structures) at public ovals and parks;

* the installation of temporary structures on

public land, if in accordance with the Plan

of Management for the land;

The Council may amend the minor work proposal

on the basis of the submissions.

If the commencement of minor works is delayed

by poor weather or other circumstances, the

proposal is not required to be re-notified. Any

residents directly affected by a delayed proposal

should be given 2 days notice prior to the

commencement of works.

Documents

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