OF THE POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD REMOTELY USING AUDIO VISUAL LINKS AND AUDIO STREAMED
ON MONDAY 10 AUGUST 2020 AT 7:00PM
PRESENT
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Ross Fowler OAM, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Karen McKeown OAM, and Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Bernard Bratusa, Todd Carney, Brian Cartwright, Robin Cook, Marcus Cornish, Kevin Crameri OAM, Greg Davies, Tricia Hitchen, Kath Presdee and John Thain.
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PRC10 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Brian Cartwright seconded Councillor John Thain that apologies be received for Councillors Mark Davies and Aaron Duke. |
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM declared a Pecuniary Interest in Item 1 – Phase 1 Review of Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010, as his son owns a property in the area the subject of the report.
His Worship the Mayor Councillor Ross Fowler OAM declared a Non-Pecuniary Conflict of Interest – Significant in Item 3 – Penrith CBD Corporation Annual Report and Audited Financial Statement, as he is the Auditor for the Penrith CBD Corporation.
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PRC12 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Brian Cartwright that Standing Orders be suspended to allow members of the public to address the meeting, the time being 7:06pm |
Ms Wendy Spinks
Item 1 – Phase 1 Review of Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010
A Council staff member read out Ms Wendy Spinks’ application to address the Policy Review Committee Meeting and outlined her reasons for opposition to the recommendation as follows:
Ms Spinks expressed her concerns regarding asbestos management during development application processes. She also emphasised the importance of incorporating water saving measures in flats, villas, town houses and boarding houses.
Mr Robert Simpson
Item 2 – Penrith Development Control Plan 2014 Housekeeping Amendment
A Council staff member read out Mr Robert Simpson’s application to address the Policy Review Committee Meeting and outlined his reasons for opposition to the recommendation as follows:
Mr Simpson expressed his concerns regarding the tree removal and planting provisions for property owners in comparison to property developers. He also requested a review of the Tree and Vegetation Management Policy.
Ms Sharnie Belle
Item 2 – Penrith Development Control Plan 2014 Housekeeping Amendment
A Council staff member read out Ms Sharnie Belle’s application to address the Policy Review Committee Meeting and outlined her reasons for opposition to the recommendation as follows:
Ms Belle wrote on behalf of Signature Property Developments and Christ Mission Possible. She raised several significant issues in relation to the Draft DCP Amendments, including the lack of an evident justification, the merits and unfair implications of the amendments and also the misleading way in which the amendments were labelled as ‘Housekeeping Amendments’. For these reasons, Ms Belle suggested that the draft DCP amendments should be re-exhibited.
Ms Georgia Sedgmen
Item 2 – Penrith Development Control Plan 2014 Housekeeping Amendment
A Council staff member read out Ms Georgia Sedgmen’s application to address the Policy Review Committee Meeting and outlined her reasons for opposition to the recommendation as follows:
Ms Georgia Sedgmen wrote on behalf of Signature Property Developments and Christ Mission Possible. She highlighted key issues in relation to the DCP amendment, consisting of the misrepresentation as a ‘Housekeeping Amendment’, the undermining of the intentions of the State Government and also the absence of savings provision.
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PRC13 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor John Thain that Standing Orders be resumed, the time being 7:24pm. |
Outcome 4 - We have safe, vibrant places
Outcome 7 - We have confidence in our Council
Outcome 2 - We plan for our future growth
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2 Penrith Development Control Plan 2014 Housekeeping Amendment |
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PRC17 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish That: 1. The information contained in the report on Penrith Development Control Plan 2014 Housekeeping Amendment be received 2. Council adopt the amendments to Penrith Development Control Plan 2014, as exhibited, with minor amendments as detailed in this report and provided as an enclosure. 3. The General Manager be delegated authority to make any necessary minor changes required to the Development Control Plan 2014, consistent with Council’s adopted policy position and before notification. 4. In accordance with the
Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000, Council give public
notice of its decision on Council’s website within 28 days, with the
Development Control Plan coming into effect immediately upon notification. 5. The Vegetation Management Chapter of Penrith Development Control Plan 2014 in Attachment 3 of this report be amended to increase the height limit of prescribed trees from 3m to 3.5m.
In accordance with Section 375A of the Local Government Act 1993, a DIVISION was then called with the following result:
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REQUESTS FOR REPORTS AND MEMORANDUMS
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Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM requested an inspection of the tree that fell over yesterday and tell him if it is healthy. |
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Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM requested a report on why item, on page 10 or whatever that was, that, that item about the sewer hasn’t been addressed or if it was, where is it addressed. |
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Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM Councillor requested a memo regarding whether a person can trim a tree to a height of over 2 metres to allow their caravan, boat or car to get in there. |
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Councillor John Thain requested a memo reply regarding alleged group homes and boarding houses in Werrington. |
There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 8:44pm.
