Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Greater Geelong City Council held at the Council Conference and Reception Centre in City Hall, 57 Little Malop Street, Geelong on 26 May 2020, commencing at 7:00pm.
Michelle Fielding
Leighanne Crocker
Margaret Nash
Jennifer Bantow
Councillors:
S Asher (Mayor)
A Aitken
K Grzybek
B Harwood
E Kontelj
S Mansfield
J Mason
P Murnane
P Murrihy
R Nelson
T Sullivan
M Cutter ( Chief Executive Officer)
R Leonard (Director Governance, Strategy and Performance)
The Mayor declared the meeting open at 7:00pm.
Council acknowledged Wadawurrung Traditional Owners of this land and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People who are part of the Greater Geelong community today.
Nil.
Councillor Murrihy moved, Councillor Aitken seconded -
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 28 April 2020 be confirmed.
Carried.
Councillor Aitken declared a Conflict of Interest in Agenda Item 2 – Draft Saleyards Precinct Plan Consultation. in that his employer is a major tenant of the precinct being considered.
Councillor Kontelj declared a Conflict of Interest in Agenda Item 8 – Tender T2000038 Supply of Asphalt Works, Products and Services in that a number of contractors and suppliers noted in the report are customers of the business of which I am a Director.
Michelle Fielding submitted the following question:
With the increase in traffic along Aberdeen Street resulting from the development of Fyansford (which is set to increase further with the newly commenced developments), I would really like Council to introduce a nature strip and tree planting along Aberdeen Street between Shannon Avenue and LaTrobe Terrace. The current footpath is over three metres wide and therefore, even if a nature strip only 75cm-100cm wide was introduced, there would still be more than ample space for wheelchairs, kid’s bikes, dog walkers etc.
The nature strip and trees would soften the harshness of the streetscape; reduce noise and combat the carbon monoxide increase from the traffic - additionally, it would really improve the aesthetic of the street. Thank you for considering my request.
Thank you Michelle for your suggestion to improve the amenity and streetscape along Aberdeen Street. Our Parks and Gardens team will commence investigation and consultation regarding your request. Subject to the outcome of this initial work we will consider your request as part of next year’s tree planting program.
Leighanne Crocker submitted the following questions:
Can Council please give the final cost of demolition of Belchers to the Owners of Belchers Corner? (We have been advised by Administrators that costs have escalated, but due to privacy Council won't tell owners as at 15/5/20).
Thank you Leighanne for your questions:
At this stage, the final cost of the works is unknown as they are not yet complete. Once the works are complete, the City will be in a position to advise the Owners Corporation of the final costs
Can Council tell owners when demolition will be completed of the Belchers Corner building?
The City expects the works to be completed in July 2020.
Why have Council not been more forthcoming with this information when the Owners are being affected by this including their personal wellbeing and financial security due to Councils actions in relation to the buildings demolition? (as at 15/5/20).
The City has been in contact with the Owners Corporation and has informed the Owners Corporation of the progress of the demolition works and associated costs.
Margaret Nash submitted the following questions in relation to the Fyansford Landfill:
What are the functions included in the existing rights use?
Thank you Margaret for your question:
The existing use right relates to a Tip/Landfill.
For what period of time has the site operated under existing rights use?
Clause 63.01 of the planning scheme outlines the circumstances in which existing use rights can be established. Relevantly here, either the tip operated prior to the introduction of the ‘new’ Planning Scheme or the use operated continuously for 15 years. Both are applicable.
What is the advice that Council has relied upon in making assessment of permissable activity under existing use rights and can Council please provide copies of that advice to residents in the vicinity of the tip.
Council has relied on its files and records to understand existing use rights. The release of information is being considered by the City.
Jennifer Bantow submitted the following question:
At least two permit applications are for properties under the City of Greater Geelong Heritage Overlay. One includes the information that the property is under the Heritage Overlay, and the other does not.
The third application PP-623-2019 (Big Shed site) is described as partial demolition, construction of forty dwellings including seven apartments, and a multi-lot subdivision. This property is a large area, and the entire site is under a Heritage Overlay HO 931, but there is no mention of the Heritage Overlay.
The eighth application PP-1277-2019 34 Skene Street NEWTOWN is described as Building and Works to Construct a Dwelling and Fence in a Heritage Overlay.
The March 2020 list includes four properties under the HO and one permit in a Significant Landscape Overlay PP-1172-2019 19 Dare Street, Ocean Grove.
There’s no way of knowing if there were other properties under a heritage overlay or a significant landscape overlay.
Would Council please consider a request, that for consistency in reporting, could any permit application for a property which is under a Heritage Overlay, or under a Significant Landscape Overlay, should include this detail in the permit description, both when the permit application is lodged, and when the permit application is listed in the Planning Delegations List, so the public is informed about this aspect of the application?
Thank you Jennifer for your question:
The purpose of the Planning Delegations report is to provide a schedule of applications determined under delegation. This record must relate to the land use or development that has been applied for and not the Zone or overlay.
Councillor Murrihy presented an updated petition which was previously presented to the Community Focus Council Meeting on12 May from residents objecting to the types of trees and the location of which they are being planted in and around St Helens.
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