Council meeting agenda - 4 June 2012 - Clarence City Council

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� there are commercial development opportunities which are considered
to be consistent with the management strategy and use of the property
as “public land” for nature conservation and recreational use, which
could complement and enhance Rosny Hill and the public’s use of the
Reserve and simultaneously provide the financial capacity for the
improved use and maintenance of the Reserve. Sensitive commercial
development should therefore be encouraged;
� Areas outside of the 2 designated development zones in the
management strategy should be considered, provided they remain
sensitive to the other constraints of the Reserve. Proposals should not
be restricted to defined development zones but rather be assessed based
on their merits;
� the conservation value of the Reserve in comparison to other reserves
(eg National Parks, World Heritage Areas) is comparatively low.
Conversely the site, due its location in a largely developed area, is well
suited to the pursuit of recreational land uses and complementary
commercial activities for the benefit of tourists and the general public;
� the most likely feasible commercial uses for the site include
commercial active recreational activities; minor utilities; restaurant
with take away food kiosk; tourist accommodation and operations.
2.3. Recommended Process
The report recommends the following process for going to market to seek
proponents for the sensitive commercial development of the RHNRA per the
findings of the report:
� Council obtains a 99 year head-lease from the Crown for the RHNRA
at a peppercorn rent;
� Council considers recommendations of the report and agrees on
development concepts it believes are appropriate for the site;
� revision of master plan and design for the site based on Council’s
preferred future desired character of the site;