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COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY 28 AUGUST 2012 It is noted that once the works in Wembley Sports Park are complete, the park will be more attractive for both active and passive recreation users. The value of creating new access from Salvado Road through to Hay Street within stands of trees retained and new plantings should not be underestimated. The vegetation to the Hay Street boundary will also be further intensified adding to the visual amenity of the park. It is proposed to also set the fence for Matthews Netball Centre on Salvado Road as far off the kerb as possible to allow verge street trees and plantings to be undertaken. This will also provide some screening of the fence from public view which is seen as a benefit. Our design for shrub and ground cover planting at present proposes to provide in excess of 17,000 m 2 of planting, which would also contribute to habitat and fauna refuge on site. POLICY/STATUTORY IMPLICATIONS: To undertake clearing of native vegetation of this nature, approval is required from the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC). The landscaping strategy and supporting documentation has been referred to DEC who are dealing with this matter in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act. Advice to date from DEC is that the project has been referred by them to "relevant authorities" as well as public submissions requested on this application. DEC officers have inspected the site and are in the process of undertaking their report on the application. DEC officers have discussed with the Town the issue of referral to the Federal Government under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. It appears that the proposed works would not be sufficiently significant to require mandatory referral and as discussed above, the Town has planned to exceed the Carnaby's offset planting requirements set out by the Federal Government's (draft) guidelines under the Act. Our landscape architect concurs with this assessment. The Town would not be in a position to undertake clearing until regulatory approval is granted. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: There are minor Financial Implications related to this report relating to adjustments to the project budget for landscaping works. They are not significant. STRATEGIC DIRECTION: This project supports the Town's 2009-2020 Strategic Plan vision of Planning for our Community through the actions of a wide range of quality, accessible recreational facilities. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION: The community was invited to provide feedback on the landscaping strategy. This invitation comprised: • Direct mail to individuals and stakeholder groups (including Cities of Nedlands and Subiaco, Hackett Civic Association, Wembley Athletic Club, Wembley Baseball Club and H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\12 MINUTES\AUGUST 2012\C CR.DOCX 163
COUNCIL MINUTES TUESDAY 28 AUGUST 2012 Perth Netball Association) who provided submissions during the Master Plan development in 2011; and • An advertisement in "The Post" newspaper. Feedback was sought on the strategy during the period 29 June 2012 to 3 August 2012. It was originally proposed to hold a public forum on the landscaping strategy, however, it became impractical to undertake this within a reasonable timeframe, mindful of the overall project program. Meetings have been held with the Western Region Environmental Network and some private individuals who have been in contact with the Town. Whilst the positive improvements suggested in community feedback have been detailed above, some of the negative matters raised are more in relation to the overall master plan and the process to date and include: • Overall site density is inappropriate to include football and baseball within the Park, which leads to further loss of trees; • Rejection of outcomes from traffic and parking study; • Ratepayer concerns being rejected in favour of Wembley Athletic Club and State needs; • Baseball arrangements in south end of Park; and • Arrangements for the use of the Nursery Site As has been stated previously, all Elected Members have been furnished with each submission and can consider this matter with regard to the submissions. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Master Plan (Adopted June 2011) 2. Landscaping Master Plan (April 2012) approved by Council for consultation 3. Landscaping Master Plan (June 2012), basis of this report 4. Landscaping Strategy 5. Submissions received Committee Meeting 20 August 2012 Prior to consideration of this item, Mr Chris Colyer, Director Infrastructure, in accordance with Section 5.65 of the Local Government Act 1995, declared a proximity interest in this matter. Council Meeting 28 August 2012 Prior to consideration of this item, Mr Chris Colyer, Director Infrastructure, in accordance with Section 5.65 of the Local Government Act 1995, declared a proximity interest in this matter. H:\CEO\GOV\COUNCIL MINUTES\12 MINUTES\AUGUST 2012\C CR.DOCX 164
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