Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee · 10.1 Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee File Reference: Responsible Officer: Manager Planning and Compliance

10.1

Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee

File Reference:

Responsible Officer: Manager Planning and Compliance – Mr Paul

McRostie

Strategic Outcome:

Prosperous community - Facilitating and supporting sustainable growth to achieve economic prosperity

- A vibrant and progressive business centre - Diverse range of thriving primary

industries Financial Implication:

Nil

Statutory Implication: Compliance with Committee Terms of Reference

Policy Implication:

Compliance with Council policy and procedure

Community Implication:

Positive

Environmental Implication: Nil

Consultative Implication:

Effective community communication and engagement

REPORT The Committee met on 22 October 2015. The Committee discussed

Economic Development

34 Clarksons Road, Mount Light

Riverside Drive Extension, Naracoorte The committee moved one recommendation for members to consider: That the feasibility of opening Riverside Drive to Sandstone Avenue and MacDonnell Street, Naracoorte is investigated. Note that the committee did not make a resolution in relation to Item 6.2, 34 Clarksons Road, Mount Light The following is the recommendation from the SAM committee, as reported at item 9.1, which is listed for Council’s consideration below: “It is recommended Council explore the potential purchase of land identified as CT6009/907 on the Riddoch Highway/ Clarkson Road intersection for future development purposes.”

REFER TO ATTACHMENT 10.1

Strategic Planning & Development Policy Minutes, Thursday 22 October 2015

RECOMMENDATION MOVED CR SECONDED CR That the Minutes from the Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee meeting held on 22 October 2015 are received.

RECOMMENDATION MOVED CR SECONDED CR That the feasibility of opening Riverside Drive to Sandstone Avenue and MacDonnell Street, Naracoorte is investigated.

RECOMMENDATION MOVED CR SECONDED CR That Council explores the potential purchase of land identified as CT6009/907 on the Riddoch Highway/ Clarkson Road intersection for future development purposes.

Naracoorte Lucindale Council, Strategic Planning & Development Policy Minutes Thursday 22 October 2015 Page 1

NARACOORTE LUCINDALE COUNCIL

MINUTES FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON

THURSDAY 22 October 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ITEM NO. SUBJECT PAGE NO.

ITEM 1 COMMITTEE MEMBER’S DECLARATION OF INTEREST 2

Members of the Committee shall comply with the conflict of interest provisions contained within Sections 73 and 74 of the Local Government Act, 1999.

ITEM 2 PUBLIC FORUM 2

ITEM 3 CONFIRMATION OF COMMITTEE MINUTES 2

ITEM 4 MATTERS LAID ON THE TABLE FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS 2

ITEM 5 REPORTS FOR DECISION 2

ITEM 6 REPORTS FOR INFORMATION / DISCUSSION 3

6.1 Economic Development 3

6.2 34 Clarksons Road, Mount Light 5

6.3 Riverside Drive Extension, Naracoorte 8

ITEM 7 PUBLICATIONS / DOCUMENTS / INFORMATION FROM OTHER BODIES

10

ITEM 8 MATTERS RAISED BY MEMBERS 10

8.1 Questions with notice 10

8.2 Motions with notice 10

8.3 Questions without notice 10

8.4 Motions without notice 10

ITEM 9 ONGOING PLANNING ISSUES 10

ITEM 10 NEXT MEETING 11

ITEM 11 MEETING CLOSURE 11


NARACOORTE LUCINDALE COUNCIL

MINUTES FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY 22 October 2015

COMMENCED:

Meeting commenced at 4.03pm in Naracoorte Council Chamber, DeGaris Place, Naracoorte

PRESENT: Cr Scott McLachlan – Presiding Member Mayor Erika Vickery (Ex officio member) Cr Julie Earl Cr Rebecca Smith Cr Ken Schultz (observer) Cr Trevor Rayner (observer) Cr Malcolm McLean (observer)

APOLOGIES: Cr Craig McGuire Cr Tom Dennis

ON LEAVE:

OFFICERS: Dr Helen Macdonald Mr Steve Bourne Mr Paul McRostie Ms Justine Aldersey

CEO Director Operations Manager Planning & Compliance Development Officer - Planning

MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES:

ITEM 1 ELECTED MEMBER’S DECLARATION OF INTEREST (Section 74, Local Government Act, 1999)

NIL

ITEM 2 PUBLIC FORUM

ITEM 3 CONFIRMATION OF COMMITTEE MINUTES

MOVED CR SMITH SECONDED CR EARL That the Minutes of the Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee meeting held on 9 July 2015 are taken as read and confirmed as an accurate record of the proceedings of the meeting. CARRIED

ITEM 4 MATTERS LAID ON THE TABLE FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS

NIL

ITEM

5

REPORTS FOR DECISION

NIL


ITEM

6

OFFICERS’ REPORTS FOR INFORMATION / DISCUSSION

6.1

Economic Development

File Reference: Responsible Officer: Helen Macdonald, CEO

Strategic Outcome:

Prosperous community - Facilitating and supporting sustainable growth to achieve economic prosperity


A sought after visitor destination A vibrant and progressive business centre Diverse range of thriving primary industries

REPORT Council’s business plan for 2015/16 indicates that council will focus on a number of areas including the building of relationships to enhance economic opportunities for the region and the facilitation of economic development that will help to deliver the outcomes listed in Council’s strategic plan. In the current budget Council allocated funds to work with a consultant on economic development as well a fund to encourage entrepreneurs/innovators in the district. This task has commenced and we are working with Emily White of Local People Local Solutions who has generated a number of ideas that we can progress as well as developing a criteria to enable Council to implement the “innovation chest” idea. The consultant has started from the assumption that the Naracoorte Lucindale district’s potential growth will most likely come from small independently owned businesses rather than large corporations. Following council’s lead she has pursued our focus on innovators in the district providing us with a definition of an Entrepreneur to give us focus.

Definition of 'Entrepreneur' - An individual who, rather than working as an employee, runs a small business and assumes all the risk and reward of a given business venture, idea, or good or service offered for sale. The entrepreneur is commonly seen as a business leader and innovator of new ideas and business processes. Entrepreneurs play a key role in any economy. These are the people who have the skills and initiative necessary to take good new ideas to market and make the right decisions to make the idea profitable. The reward for the risks taken is the potential economic profits the entrepreneur could earn. http://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/entrepreneur.asp

Below is the list of projects that we have asked the Consultant to work up for Council. Some projects will be managed by council personnel, others will require the engagement of a facilitator to deliver the training/programme.

Approach Project Objective Deliverable

Analysis of current Government policy and programmes with respect to

Provide Council and local businesses with a consolidated understanding of the

Summary of current Government ED policies and programmes. List of who’s who in the region.

http://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/entrepreneur.asp


economic development

organisations and tools that are available to encourage entrepreneurship.

Presented in NLC corporate style

Development of a Naracoorte Lucindale Economic Futures Fund. Initially funded by modest contribution from Council. Aim to set up an endowment fund matched with Council funding.

To provide ongoing funding for infrastructure, capacity building, beautification and marketing etc. To allow community input to project choices. To leverage Council funds.

Draft criteria for Futures Fund (Council managed and funded). Short discussion paper on governance arrangements for endowment fund (pre-legal).

Existing Event Development – a workshop to provide intensive training for event managers

To build capacity of event managers and ultimately increase visitation and dispersal

A workshop plan detailing:

Venue

Invitees

Sponsorship

Speakers (consultant will make initial contact on behalf of NLC to gauge interest, cost and availability).

Budget

Agenda With attachments:

Draft invitation for local event

Retirees Mentorship Program – create a register of volunteer professional retirees (eg: accountants, lawyers, marketers) and match them with young entrepreneurs

A cost effective means of helping businesses to develop whilst providing a sense of purpose for retired residents.

Delivery of a project plan that can be delivered by NLC. Plan will include:

Project overview

Engagement process (how to source mentors and mentorees).

Suggested training for mentors.

Draft guidelines for participants.

Draft advertisement and promotional material.

Naracoorte Lucindale Economic Futures Forum –coordinate a futures forum aimed at encouraging entrepreneurship. Partner with NLBTA

To demonstrate to the community that NLC is serious about ED. To provide a forum to launch Council’s strategic plan, ED policy, Retiree Mentorship Program and ED futures fund. To provide the opportunity for businesses to network with each other as well as government service

Development of a comprehensive forum plan including:

Venue

Invitees

Sponsorship

Budget

Agenda and internal event running order


providers and education institutions.

Through the Door (working title based on State brand) – showcase of Naracoorte Lucindale businesses and industry. This showcase would be targeted at State and Federal Government Ministers and Officers and held in-region

Demonstrate to local businesses that NLC is serious about promoting the region. Improve awareness of the district’s bounty, entrepreneurship and potential. Draw attention to issues and opportunities in an interactive and exciting manner. Provide the opportunity for a Government announcement.

Do at a regional level with RDA etc. (Have been discussing with PIRSA the possibility of running this event during the Country Cabinet).

DISCUSSION Dr Macdonald provided an update on economic development. Council has funds available. Mentors should be considered; similar to the Red Meat Cluster Project to provide business advice. Mentoring makes a large difference to local businesses. Retailers aren’t using trading hours available to them. Requests have been made to retailers to stay open during special events. Difficult to meet need with demand. Suggest retailers have a roster system for staying open during hours not usually open.

FOR MEMBERS’ INFORMATION

6.2

34 Clarksons Rd, Mount Light

File Reference:

Responsible Officer:

Paul McRostie – Manager Planning & Compliance

Strategic Outcome:

Liveable Neighbourhoods

Financial Implication:

Potential purchase of land

Statutory Implication:

Development Act and Development Plan

Policy Implication:

Structure Plan Development Plan


Environmental Implication: N/A



REPORT The Strategic Asset Management Committee at their 7 October 2015 resolved: “It is recommended Council explore the potential purchase of land identified as CT6009/907 on the Riddoch Highway / Clarkson Road intersection for future development purposes.” The SAM Committee also suggested the item be referred to this Committee for consideration and to provide additional advice to Council, prior to the recommendation being presented to Council’s October meeting. Discussion arose at the Strategic Asset Management Committee meeting regarding 34 Clarksons Road, Mount Light. (Refer SAM Minutes, link below.) The allotment is currently for sale and was recently passed in at auction. The allotment is located on the corner of Riddoch Highway and Clarksons Road and is 28 hectares in area. Located within the Primary Production zone, the allotment comprises a single dwelling and two outbuildings. The allotment is bordered to the north and east by a Rural Living Zone and a Primary Production Zone to the south and west. Any land division on the allotment would be considered non-complying, as the land is less than 40 hectares (only 28 hectares) and comprises a dwelling. Further to the suggestions from the Strategic Asset Management Committee, a Petrol Filling Station is a non-complying form of development within the zone and a truck depot would be considered a merit category 3 development. Council officers are also aware of drainage issues on Rotary Avenue raised at the meeting. These have been addressed and no further work is deemed necessary at this point in time. Council’s Structure Plan identifies the above-mentioned parcel of land as a long term priority. The expansion of rural living land is not supported in the medium and short term. The structure plan also identifies Clarksons Road as a potential bypass option and is included in the Development Plan as a concept. A bypass is for the town is not supported in the short-term, but should be discussed with DPTI in the future should the Naracoorte township require one in the future. This item has been brought to this committee to provide additional comment to Council. Some issues that need to be considered include;

Long term investment before any return

If a bypass is required through this section of land then Council also has powers to acquire land under legislation.

A clear plan on how the land is to be developed, whether this is feasible under the Development Plan and how it will be funded


Strategic Asset Management Committee Minutes, 7 October 2015 http://www.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/minutesAgendas/20151007SAM%20Minutes.pdf

DISCUSSION Members need to be aware and cautious of adding to Council assets by purchasing land. Development such as this is not Council’s core business. Compulsory acquisition could be enforced if Council needs to acquire land for road widening for a future by-pass. Cr Rayner stated that other Councils purchase land for future development. Council officers have told a number of potential purchasers of land division restrictions. Council’s Structure Plan identifies that Council has an abundance of Rural Living Land. Cr Schultz identified that a petrol station and truck parking should be located on the corner. Potential for Council to put money into industrial zone near Teys Australia. Need more investigation to convince Mayor Vickery. Council cannot make people invest in something. Council needs DPTI support for a by-pass. Council isn’t quite there for a by-pass at this stage. By-pass not realistic within 10 years. Members noted recommendation by the Strategic Asset Management Committee.

http://www.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/minutesAgendas/20151007SAM%20Minutes.pdf



FOR DISCUSSION

6.3

Riverside Drive, Naracoorte, Extension

File Reference:

Responsible Officer:

Paul McRostie – Manager Planning & Compliance

Strategic Outcome:

A safe and integrated transport network

Financial Implication:

To be determined

Statutory Implication:

NRM Act 1994 Australian Road Rules

Policy Implication:

Road Network and Extension Policy Community Engagement and Consultation Policy


Improved access to rear of Ormerod Street businesses

Environmental Implication: Possible implications for Naracoorte Creek


Consultation with landowners with land required for this concept to be implemented, community

REPORT The Strategic Asset Management Committee at their 7 October 2015 resolved: “The SAM Committee recommends that Council develops a concept plan for Riverside Drive including access to McDonnell Street and Sandstone Avenue.”

The SAM Committee also suggested the item be referred to this Committee for consideration and to provide additional advice to Council, prior to the recommendation being presented to Council’s October meeting. There are two items that need to be considered with this proposal; connections to McDonnell Street and Sandstone Avenue, and land purchases required to implement it. Land purchases Council owns the current length of Riverside Drive and a small section of park adjacent to McDonnell Street. The park is identified as being community land and it is a Crown Reserve. Access to McDonnell Street will need to keep clear of the Naracoorte Creek and will push into privately owned land. The likely exit point would be near Ormerod Street / McDonnell Street intersection to maintain suitable clearance from the bridge. Creating a T-junction intersection at MacDonnell Street and Riverside Drive could be problematic due to the location of the MacDonnell Street Bridge, also the curve in the road will limit sight lines for drivers potentially creating a potentially dangerous intersection. The exit point of Sandstone Avenue is suitable. Land purchases Council does not own all of the land required to implement this concept. Creating an egress point onto Sandstone Avenue will require Council to purchase land from the Naracoorte RSL and District Bowls Club. The western end of Riverside Drive would


require purchase of part or all of a number of parcels of land. The cost of these is yet to be considered. Summary

Requirements to create the extensions to Riverside Drive.

Negotiations with landowners to purchase the road.

Concept designs for the road (including infrastructure identification) storm water design.

Approvals from SE NRM if there are any impacts to the Naracoorte Creek

If land is acquired, and detailed designs completed, construction of new kerbing, footpath and road at a yet to be determined cost.

Ongoing maintenance and an increase in Council’s assets.

The concept requires further investigation as to its feasibility, and potential costs if the project was to proceed.

Strategic Asset Management Committee Minutes http://www.naracoortelucindale.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/minutesAgendas/20151007SAM%20Minutes.pdf DISCUSSION Mr McRostie discussed proposed extension to Riverside Drive. Members discussed obtaining land at Sandstone Ave and MacDonnell Street. Members would like to see this investigated.

MOVED CR EARL SECONDED CR SMITH That the feasibility of opening Riverside Drive to Sandstone Avenue and MacDonnell Street, Naracoorte is investigated.




CARRIED

ITEM 7 PUBLICATIONS / DOCUMENTS / INFORMATION FROM OTHER BODIES

NIL

ITEM 8 MATTERS RAISED BY MEMBERS

8.1

Questions with notice

8.2

Motions with notice

8.3

Questions without notice

8.4

Motions without notice

ITEM 9 ONGOING DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

This committee has raised a number of development issues at past committee meetings including;

A second dwelling on a Primary Production allotment

Dwellings on Primary Production allotments under 40 hectares

Dividing off Dwellings from Primary Production Zoned allotments

Town Growth Limits – Heavy Vehicle Bypass

Development Plan Review

Flood impediment in retail areas

Storm water and transport infrastructure

Master Plan Report identifying parcels of Primary Production land which may be suitable for rezoning to Rural Living.

Lucindale zoning

Developer Contributions – Need to lock in contribution for infrastructure etc. early in the development application process

Improve promotion of Naracoorte to people living in Australian capital cities

protection of caravan and tourist areas from encroaching residential development

Saleyards commercial development

Secondary Education possibilities

This list will be kept as part of the agenda and items added as they are identified through the structure planning process. Items that are identified as requiring attention in the Development Plan will be developed for possible Development Plan


Amendments to be prepared after the completion and approval by Council of the Structure Plan.

FOR MEMBERS’ INFORMATION

ITEM 10 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

NEXT MEETING:

18 February 2016 at 4pm Naracoorte Council Chambers

ITEM 11 MEETING CLOSURE

CLOSURE: Meeting closed at 5.10pm

Documents

Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee · 10.1 Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee File Reference: Responsible Officer: Manager Planning and Compliance