INDUSTRIAL LAND USE STRATEGY - City of Darebin
INDUSTRIAL LAND USE STRATEGY - City of Darebin INDUSTRIAL LAND USE STRATEGY - City of Darebin
6 A DECISION-MAKING FRAMEWORKThis section presents a framework to assist Council in decision making forrezoning applications and permit applications.6.1 Principle QuestionsWhen faced with a permit application or request for the rezoning of land, Council‘sshould carefully consider the following questions:That is, how will the proposal:What form of developmentwill create the bestoutcome for economicdevelopment?• safeguard existing activities• make the most of economic assets• upgrade the assets of themunicipality• create space for dynamic economicactivities• support Council’s policy directionANDWhat form of developmentwill be most beneficial forresidents?That is, how will the proposal:• improve residential amenity• provide better levels of service• improve local job opportunitiesThe strategic intent of any decision shouldbe, firstly, to retain appropriate land foreconomic activities, and secondly, toimprove residential amenity and make bestuse of residential infrastructure. Thisimplies that, even where continuedindustrial use may no longer be appropriate,that the use of the land for other economicactivities should be tested.In many cases, the decision will berelatively straightforward. However, inother instances, the issues will be less clearcut.A framework is provided to explore someof the issues in order to reach a decision.The example of a request for a change ofuse from industrial to residential is used.However, the framework can be adapted toother potential changes and for theassessment of permit applications.The framework provides a starting point forthe assessment of change. It is not intendedto be definitive with each applicationpresenting unique issues that can be addedto this decision-making framework asrequired.Industrial Land Use Strategy 22
PPYes6.2 Rezoning RequestsThe Industrial Land Use Strategy providesthe framework for industrial developmentin Darebin over the medium term (the next3 to 5 years). The implementation of theIndustrial Land Use Strategy includesCouncil initiated rezonings in accordancewith the preceding Industrial Zoning Guide(Section 4). Further rezonings will benecessary following completion of thesubsequent studies identified in thisstrategy. Rezonings will also beconsidered on the identified Single Usersites if those users were to relocate.Other than the relocation of Single Usersites it is envisaged that there will be verylimited rationale or strategic justificationfor the alienation of further industrial land.Rigorous assessment of any request forrezoning should be undertaken by theCouncil in accordance with the principlesestablished in this section.6.2.1 Request for Rezoning – Industrial to ResidentialExisting site characteristicsIs the site vacant? Yes NoIs the building vacant? Yes NoAge and condition of building Good Moderate PoorAccess to the site (loading, road widths etc) Good Moderate PoorIs the site coextensive with the zone? P1No1Are there adverse impacts on surrounding uses? Yes NoPDoes the subject site cover the total zone area in that locality (both areas the same).If the building is not vacant, can the applicant demonstrate why the rezoning isrequired? (eg. occupier soon to move).Development interestHow long has the site/building been vacant?Has the owner actively promoted the site to newowners or industrial tenants?Is the site likely to be of interest to new industrialoccupiers?Is the site suitable for other economic activities?(Refer to MSS)What is the attitude of the owner to use of the site forother economic activities(months)YesYesYesPositiveNoNoNoNegativeThe site could be suitable for continued industrial or other economic activity if:• It has good exposure to passing traffic• It has good accessibility for commercial vehicles• Any existing buildings are modern, with a high standard of construction• The site is part of a larger industrial or commercial precinct• There are likely to be minimal amenity conflicts with sensitive uses such ashousingIndustrial Land Use Strategy 23
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6 A DECISION-MAKING FRAMEWORKThis section presents a framework to assist Council in decision making forrezoning applications and permit applications.6.1 Principle QuestionsWhen faced with a permit application or request for the rezoning <strong>of</strong> land, Council‘sshould carefully consider the following questions:That is, how will the proposal:What form <strong>of</strong> developmentwill create the bestoutcome for economicdevelopment?• safeguard existing activities• make the most <strong>of</strong> economic assets• upgrade the assets <strong>of</strong> themunicipality• create space for dynamic economicactivities• support Council’s policy directionANDWhat form <strong>of</strong> developmentwill be most beneficial forresidents?That is, how will the proposal:• improve residential amenity• provide better levels <strong>of</strong> service• improve local job opportunitiesThe strategic intent <strong>of</strong> any decision shouldbe, firstly, to retain appropriate land foreconomic activities, and secondly, toimprove residential amenity and make bestuse <strong>of</strong> residential infrastructure. Thisimplies that, even where continuedindustrial use may no longer be appropriate,that the use <strong>of</strong> the land for other economicactivities should be tested.In many cases, the decision will berelatively straightforward. However, inother instances, the issues will be less clearcut.A framework is provided to explore some<strong>of</strong> the issues in order to reach a decision.The example <strong>of</strong> a request for a change <strong>of</strong>use from industrial to residential is used.However, the framework can be adapted toother potential changes and for theassessment <strong>of</strong> permit applications.The framework provides a starting point forthe assessment <strong>of</strong> change. It is not intendedto be definitive with each applicationpresenting unique issues that can be addedto this decision-making framework asrequired.Industrial Land Use Strategy 22
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