OF THE POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE PASSADENA ROOM, PENRITH
ON MONDAY 19 MARCH 2012 AT 7:04PM
PRESENT
His Worship the Mayor Councillor Greg Davies, Deputy Mayor Councillor Jackie Greenow and Councillors Kaylene Allison, Robert Ardill, Mark Davies, Ross Fowler OAM, Ben Goldfinch, Prue Guillaume (arrived 7:46 pm), Marko Malkoc, Karen McKeown, Kath Presdee and John Thain.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
PRC 10 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Ben Goldfinch that Leave of Absence be granted to Councillor Jim Aitken OAM for the period 19 March 2012 to 7 April 2012 inclusive.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Nil.
ADDRESSING THE MEETING
Mr Stacey Fishwick
Item 1 - Panthers Penrith Planning Proposal
Mr Fishwick, representing Panthers Group, spoke in support of the proposal, outlining the benefits of the proposed development as providing employment in the local area; economic growth, helping to stimulate the local economy; capturing significant escape expenditure; and delivering much needed diverse products and services to Penrith and Western Sydney. Mr Fishwick also stated that the proposal sets up an urban framework that allows development to occur in an orderly way. Mr Fishwick emphasised the importance of working collaboratively on developing marketing, tourism and community programs to improve outcomes for the Penrith community.
Mr Neil Ingham
Item 1 - Panthers Penrith Planning Proposal
Mr Ingham, consultant to Westfield Limited, spoke in opposition to the proposal. Mr Ingham stated that the proposal was inconsistent with the adopted Riverlink Precinct Plan, as too much retail space was now included in the proposed development. Mr Ingham also raised concerns that the retail destination would compete with other retail centres in the area and adversely affect the future of shops in the CBD of Penrith. Mr Ingham concluded by requesting that the retail element of this proposal be removed because of competition with the CBD and also because flooding issues had not yet been resolved.
Mr Simon Rumbold
Item 1 - Panthers Penrith Planning Proposal
Mr Rumbold, consultant to Westfield Limited, spoke against the proposal. Mr Rumbold stated that the proposed outlet centre would provide too much retail space, which would have an adverse impact on the Penrith CBD (High Street) causing major loss of trade, vacancy and reduction in property values. Mr Rumbold also stated that the development would absorb demand for many years and would preclude any potential improvement or regeneration of retailing on High Street.
Mr Tim Blythe
Item 1 - Panthers Penrith Planning Proposal
Mr Blythe, representing Centro Properties, spoke in opposition to the proposal. Mr Blythe stated that the proposal was inconsistent with the Penrith City Centre LEP and that the proposed outlet centre should be located in a commercial zone. Mr Blythe stated that there was no operational difference between a brand outlet store and a retail store and that the proposal will undermine the development of the Penrith City Centre as the principal retail, commercial, cultural and social centre of Penrith.
Councillor Prue Guillaume arrived at the meeting, the time being 7:46 pm.
Ms Bilinda Errington
Item 1 - Panthers Penrith Planning Proposal
Ms Errington, representing Centro Properties, spoke in opposition to the proposal, expressing concern that the proposed development would have an impact on vacancy rates in the Centro shopping centre and the ability to attract quality retailers to the centre.
Mr Owen Rogers
Item 1 - Panthers Penrith Planning Proposal
Mr Rogers, the current Chairman of Penrith City Centre Association, spoke against the proposal. Mr Rogers stated that he was representing local businesses and that the proposal does not support the future development of High Street and the CBD of Penrith.
The Group Manager – Leadership, Ruth Goldsmith, then introduced Mr Martin Hill, from Hill PDA, who spoke briefly about the proposed development and answered questions about the brand outlet proposal from Councillors.
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PRC 12 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ben Goldfinch seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM that the information contained in the report on Panthers Penrith Planning Proposal be received.
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In accordance with Section 375A of the Local Government Act 1993, a DIVISION was then called with the following result:
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Councillor Ross Fowler OAM |
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Councillor Robert Ardill |
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Councillor Greg Davies |
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Councillor Prue Guillaume |
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Councillor Kaylene Allison |
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Councillor Karen McKeown |
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Councillor Kath Presdee |
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Councillor John Thain |
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Councillor Marko Malkoc |
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Councillor Mark Davies |
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Councillor Ben Goldfinch |
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Councillor Jackie Greenow |
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There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 8:32 pm.
I certify that these 4 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 19 March 2012.
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