Council meeting agenda - 4 June 2012 - Clarence City Council

CLARENCE CITY COUNCIL – PLANNING AUTHORITY MATTERS- 4 JUNE 2012 82
11.3.4 SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SD-2012/9 - 64 KINGS ROAD, CAMBRIDGE
- 2 LOTS AND BALANCE
(File No SD-2012/9)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PURPOSE
The purpose of this report is to consider the application made for a 2 lot Subdivision
and balance at 64 Kings Road, Cambridge.
RELATION TO PLANNING PROVISIONS
The land is within 2 zones being the Rural zone and the Landscape and Skyline
Conservation zone. The site is subject in part to the Vegetation Management Overlay
under the Clarence Planning Scheme 2007 (the Scheme). In accordance with the
Scheme the proposal is a Discretionary development.
LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
The report on this item details the basis and reasons for the recommendation. Any
alternative decision by Council will require a full statement of reasons in order to
maintain the integrity of the Planning approval process and to comply with the
requirements of the Judicial Review Act and the Local Government (Meeting
Procedures) Regulations 2005.
Council is required to exercise a discretion within the statutory 42 day period which
expires on 6 June 2012.
CONSULTATION
The proposal was advertised in accordance with statutory requirements and 3
representations (1 in support) were received raising the following issues:
� compliance with Tasmania Fire Service Guidelines for Development in Bushfire
Prone Areas;
� width of frontage;
� existing roadway;
� future subdivision opportunities; and
� width of Kings Road and surface.
RECOMMENDATION:
A. That the Subdivision application for 2 lots and balance at 64 Kings Road,
Cambridge (Cl Ref SD-2012/9) be refused for the following reasons.
1. The proposal is Prohibited as it does not satisfy the requirements of
Clauses 6.8.3(c) and 6.10.3(c) of the Clarence Planning Scheme 2007
in that all lots would not have a minimum frontage of 6m.
2. The proposal does not comply with Council Policy C3.13 Shared
Rights-of-Way.