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Lane Cove Council |
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Ordinary Council |
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MINUTES |
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DATE OF MEETING:
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4 June 2007
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LOCATION:
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Council
Chambers
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TIME:
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All minutes are subject to confirmation at a
subsequent meeting and may be amended by resolution at that meeting. |
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Lane Cove Council business papers and minutes
are available on Council’s website www.lanecove.nsw.gov.au
Councillor
R. D’Amico, (Chair), Councillor K. Freedman, Councillor W. Gaffney, Councillor
J. Hassarati, Councillor T. Lawson, Councillor A. Smith, and Councillor F.
Teirney.
ALSO
PRESENT:
The
General Manager, Executive Manager -
Environmental Services, Executive
Manager – Open Space & Urban Services, Executive Manager – Human Services,
Executive Manager – Corporate Services and Chief Executive Secretary.
DECLARATIONS
OF INTEREST:
Nil.
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It was
noted that apologies had been received and accepted at the previous Council
meeting on behalf of Councillor I. Longbottom and Councillor
R. Tudge. |
The meeting
was opened with a prayer by Fr Martin Maunsell from St Michaels Church.
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CONFIRMATION
OF MINUTES
OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 21 MAY 2007 |
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Smith and Gaffney that the minutes of the Ordinary
Council meeting held on the 21 May 2007 be received. The Deputy
Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously. |
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RESOLVED on the of Councillors Smith and Gaffney that the minutes of the Ordinary
Council meeting held on the 21 May 2007 be confirmed. The Deputy Mayor declared the
motion carried unanimously. |
NOTE: This item was recommitted later in
the meeting.
Mr Simon
Pomfret from IRIS Research presented the results of the deliberative poll to
Council.
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RESOLVED on the motion of
Councillors Teirney and Smith that Standing Orders be resumed. The
Deputy Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously. |
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SUBJECT: |
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RESOLVED on the motion of
Councillors Smith and Freedman that Council as the consent authority pursuant to section 80 (1) (a) of the
Environmental Planning & Assessment
Act 1979 grant consent to
Development Application No. 320/2006 for the alterations to the ground floor
and first floor additions to the existing dwelling house at No.6 Arding
Street, Lane Cove, subject to the following conditions: General Conditions 1. (20) That the development be strictly
in accordance with drawing number J933/2006 issue A dated (a) The
two windows in the rear wall facing 9
Canberra Street, Lane Cove of Bedroom No. 1 on the first
floor of the proposed building shall have obscure glazing and in
awning style designs. 2. (1) The submission of a Construction
Certificate and its issue by Council or Private Certifier PRIOR TO
CONSTRUCTION WORK commencing. 3. (2) All building works are required
to be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code of
Australia. 4. (11) The approved plans must be
submitted to a Sydney Water Check agent or Customer Centre to determine
whether the development will affect Sydney Water’s sewer and water mains,
stormwater drains and/or easements, and if further requirements need to be
met. Plans will be appropriately
stamped. For Quick Check agent details
please refer to the web site www.sydneywater.com.au
see Your Business then Building & Developing then Building &
Renovating or telephone 13 20 92. The consent authority or a private
accredited certifier must:- · Ensure that a Quick
Check agent/Sydney Water has appropriately stamped the plans before the issue
of any Construction Certificate. 5. (12) Approval is subject to the
condition that the builder or person who does the residential building work
complies with the applicable requirements of Part 6 of the Home Building Act
1989 whereby a person must not contract to do any residential building work
unless a contract of insurance that complies with this Act is in force in
relation to the proposed work. It is
the responsibility of the builder or person who is to do the work to satisfy
Council or the PCA that they have complied with the applicable requirements
of Part 6. Council as the PCA will not release the Construction Certificate
until evidence of Home Owners Warranty Insurance or an owner builder permit
is submitted. THE ABOVE CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY TO
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION, OWNER BUILDER WORKS LESS THAN $5000 OR
CONSTRUCTION WORKS LESS THAN $12000. 6. (17)
An Occupation Certificate being obtained from the Principal Certifying
Authority before the occupation of the building and the soft landscaping area
must be completed prior to the issue of the Occupation Certificate. 7. (25) The retention on site, without
damage, of all existing trees, excepting those shown in the approved plan, to
be removed. The consent of Council to
be obtained for the removal of any trees. 8. (35) All demolition, building
construction work, including earthworks, deliveries of building materials to
and from the site to be restricted to the following hours:- Monday to Friday
(inclusive) Saturday No work to be
carried out on Sundays or any public holidays. 9. (36) Stockpiles of topsoil, sand,
aggregate, spoil or other material capable of being moved by water to be
stored clear of any drainage line, easement, natural watercourse, footpath,
kerb or roadside. 10. (37) The development shall be conducted
in such a manner so as not to interfere with the amenity of the neighbourhood
in respect of noise, vibration, smell, dust, waste water, waste products or
otherwise. 11. (39) The building not to be used for
separate occupation or commercial purposes. 12. (48) Depositing or storage of builder's
materials on the footpath or roadways within the Municipality without first
obtaining approval of Council is PROHIBITED. Separate approval
must be obtained from Council's Works and Urban Services Department PRIOR TO
THE PLACEMENT of any building waste container ("Skip") in a public
place. 13. (49) Under the Home Building Regulation
1997, a signboard must be erected on the site in a prominent position
indicating in clear and legible characters the following information:- · The name of the Licensee shown on the
licence; · The words "Licensed Contractor”
or words to that effect; · The number of the Licence held by the
Licensee; · Such signboard not to exceed 900 mm x
600 mm. 14. (50) The cleaning out of ready-mix
concrete trucks, wheelbarrows and the like into Council's gutter is
PROHIBITED. 15. (51) A Tree Preservation Order applies
in the 16. Standard Condition (56) Where Lane Cove
Council is appointed as the Principal Certifying Authority, it will be
necessary to book an inspection for each of the following stages during the
construction process. Forty eight (48)
hours notice must be given prior to the inspection being required:- a) The pier holes/pads before filling
with concrete. b) All reinforcement prior to filling
with concrete. c) The dampcourse level, ant capping,
anchorage and floor framing before the floor material is laid. d) Framework including roof and floor
members when completed and prior to covering. e) Installation of steel beams and
columns prior to covering f) Waterproofing of wet areas g) Stormwater drainage lines prior to
backfilling h) Completion. 17. Standard Condition (64) A check survey
certificate is to be submitted at the completion of:- a The establishment of the first
floor level; b The roof framing; and c The completion of works. Note: All levels are to relate to the reduced
levels as noted on the approved architectural plans and should be
cross-referenced to Australian Height Datum. 18. (66) The removal, handling and disposal
of asbestos from building sites being carried out in accordance with the
requirements of the Construction Safety Act and the Regulations details of
the method of removal to be submitted PRIOR TO COMMENCING ANY DEMOLITION
WORKS. 19. (72) The proposed works must be
confined within the boundaries of the site. 20. (76) All machinery used on the site during
demolition shall have a noise emission no greater than 75dB(A) when measured
at a radius of 7.0 metres from the specified item. 21. (77) All spillage deposited on the
footpaths or roadways to be removed at the completion of each days work. 22. (78) The site being properly fenced to
prevent access of unauthorised persons outside of working hours. 23. (79) Compliance with Australian
Standard 2601 - The Demolition of Structures. 24. (130)
Compliance with the Waste Management Plan approved under application
D*. 25. (137)
Lane Cove Council charges a fee of $30 for the registration of any
Part 4A Certificates (compliance, construction, occupation or subdivision
certificates) issued by an accredited certifier under the Environmental
Planning and Assessment Act. 26. Standard Condition (57) Structural
Engineer's details being submitted to Council and approved PRIOR TO ISSUE OF
CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE for the following:- a) underpinning; b) retaining walls; c) footings; d) reinforced concrete work; e) structural steelwork; f) upper level floor framing; 27. Long service levy Compliance with Section 109F of
the Environmental Planning and
Assessment Act 1979; payment of the long service levy payable under
Section 34 of the Building and Construction
Industry Long Service Payments Act 1986 (or, where such a levy is payable by
instalments, the first instalment of the levy). - All building works in
excess of $25,000 are subject to the payment of a Long Service Levy at the
rate of 0.35% X $270,000.00 = $ 945.00. COMPLIANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CONDITION MUST BE SATISFIED PRIOR TO THE ISSUE OF THE CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE General Engineering Conditions 28. (200) Design and Construction Standards. All engineering plans and work shall be
carried out in accordance with the requirements as outlined within Council’s
publication Requirements for
Engineering Works and relevant Development Control Plans except as
amended by other conditions. Engineering Conditions to be complied with Prior To
Construction Certificate 29. (207) Footpath
Damage Bond. The
applicant shall lodge with Council a $600 cash bond or bank guarantee
to cover damage to Council's roads, footpaths, kerb and gutter, drainage or
other assets. Lodgement of this bond is required prior to the issue of the
construction certificate. 30. (228) Control
of Stormwater Runoff. The stormwater runoff from the proposed development
shall be connected to the existing drainage system in accordance with the
requirements of Lane Cove Council’s standards
and specifications for stormwater drainage. Details of the
location of the new stormwater line/s and the point of connection to the
existing system, are to be provided on the documentation, which is to be
submitted and approved at the Construction Certificate stage. Any elements of the
existing stormwater system, (which are to be utilised), are to be checked and
documented by a suitably qualified, practicing, hydraulic engineer, and if
found to be satisfactory, they can be certified, as being in good working order.
Where an existing
element does not comply with current standards, or not in “good working
order” then the subject element is to be replaced. 31. (246) Erosion
and Sediment Control Plan. An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) shall be prepared by a
suitably qualified consultant in accordance with the guidelines set out in the manual “Managing Urban Stormwater, Soils and Construction“ prepared by
LANDCOM ‘Fourth Edition 2004, Volume
1’.These devices shall be maintained during the construction works and
replaced where considered necessary. The following
details are to be included in drawings accompanying the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan: · Location and design
criteria of erosion and sediment control structures, · Site access point/s
and means of limiting material leaving the site · Means of diversion
of uncontaminated upper catchment around disturbed areas · Procedures for
maintenance of erosion and sediment controls · Details and
procedures for dust control. Engineering Conditions to be complied with Prior to
Commencement of Construction 32. (201) Restoration. Public areas must be maintained in a
safe condition at all times. Restoration of disturbed road and footway areas
for the purpose of connection to public utilities will be carried out by
Council following submission of a permit application and payment of appropriate fees. Repairs of damage to any public stormwater
drainage facility will be carried out by Council following receipt of
payment. 33. (202a) Materials on Roads and Footpaths. Where
the applicant / development requires the use of the public footway for placement
of building waste containers, skips and or storage of material on the roadway
or footpath a formal application is to be made. A separate application shall
be made to Council’s Urban Services Division for approval, including payment
of relevant fees, for the placement of building waste containers, skips and
or storage of material on the roadway or footpath. The roadway or footpath is not to be
occupied or used for storage until such application is approved. 34. (222) Pedestrian Access Maintained.
Pedestrian access, including disabled and pram access, is to be maintained
throughout the course of the construction as per AS 1742.3, ‘Part 3 - Traffic
control devices for works on roads’. 35. (249) Sediment and Erosion Control. The applicant shall install appropriate sediment
control devices prior to any
disturbance of the existing site. The devices are to be installed in
accordance with an approved plan. These devices shall be maintained during
the construction period and replaced where considered necessary. Suitable
erosion control management procedures shall be practiced. This condition is
imposed in order to protect downstream properties, Council's drainage system
and natural watercourses from sediment build-up transferred by stormwater
runoff from the site. Engineering
Conditions to be complied with Prior to Occupation Certificate 36. (254a)
Certificate of Satisfactory
Completion. Certificates from a
registered and licensed Plumber, or a suitably qualified Engineer must be
obtained for the following matters.
The plumber is to provide a copy of their registration papers with the
certificate. The relevant Certificates are to be submitted to the Principal
Certifying Authority, prior to (a) issue of any Occupation Certificate, or
(b) Occupancy or use of the development. 1) Confirming that all relevant sections
of the existing drainage system are in good working
order and complies with Council’s requirements and relevant codes and
standards, and 2) Confirming that all new elements the
site drainage servicing the development comply with the approved construction
plan requirements and Lane Cove Council’s ‘standards and specification for
stormwater drainage’. 3) Confirming all works have been
completed in accordance with the issued Construction Certificate and other
relevant approvals and in accordance with the Conditions of this
determination. The Certificates
are to state that the construction of the above items complies with the
approved construction plan requirements and any relevant elements from Lane
Cove Council’s ‘standards and
specifications for stormwater drainage’. If Council is
appointed the Principal Certifying Authority [PCA] then the appropriate
inspection fee is to be paid to Council with the subject documentation. |
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The
Deputy Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously. |
Order Of The Day
Corporate
Services Division Reports
Open Space and Urban Services Division
Reports
Environmental
Services Division Reports
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SUBJECT: |
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RESOLVED on the of Councillors Hassarati and Lawson that Council grant consent to
Development Application D367/06 for Alterations and additions to the rear of
an existing single storey dwelling at 8 Cobden Avenue, Lane Cove subject to
the following conditions:- 1. (20) That the development be strictly
in accordance with drawing number WD01A dated 2. (1) The submission of a Construction
Certificate and its issue by Council or Private Certifier PRIOR TO
CONSTRUCTION WORK commencing. 3. (2) All building works are required
to be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code of
Australia. 4. (137)
Lane Cove Council charges a fee of $30 for the registration of any
Part 4A Certificates (compliance, construction, occupation or subdivision
certificates) issued by an accredited certifier under the Environmental
Planning and Assessment Act. 5. A 1.6m high privacy screen shall be
provided along the east side of the rear balcony. The screen shall be solid
timber and completely obscure with no holes or gaps. The privacy screen shall
not be removed at any time. 6. (11) The approved plans must be
submitted to a Sydney Water Check agent or Customer Centre to determine
whether the development will affect Sydney Water’s sewer and water mains,
stormwater drains and/or easements, and if further requirements need to be
met. Plans will be appropriately
stamped. For Quick Check agent details
please refer to the web site www.sydneywater.com.au
see Your Business then Building & Developing then Building &
Renovating or telephone 13 20 92. The consent authority or a private
accredited certifier must:- · Ensure that a Quick
Check agent/Sydney Water has appropriately stamped the plans before the issue
of any Construction Certificate. 7. (12) Approval is subject to the
condition that the builder or person who does the residential building work
complies with the applicable requirements of Part 6 of the Home Building Act
1989 whereby a person must not contract to do any residential building work
unless a contract of insurance that complies with this Act is in force in
relation to the proposed work. It is the responsibility of the
builder or person who is to do the work to satisfy Council or the PCA that
they have complied with the applicable requirements of Part 6. Council
as the PCA will not release the Construction Certificate until evidence of
Home Owners Warranty Insurance or an owner builder permit is submitted.
THE ABOVE CONDITION DOES NOT APPLY TO COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION,
OWNER BUILDER WORKS LESS THAN $5000 OR CONSTRUCTION WORKS LESS THAN $12000. 8. (17)
An Occupation Certificate being obtained from the Principal Certifying
Authority before the occupation of the building. 9. (35) All demolition, building construction
work, including earthworks, deliveries of building materials to and from the
site to be restricted to the following hours:- Monday to Friday
(inclusive) Saturday No work to be
carried out on Sundays or any public holidays. 10. (36) Stockpiles of topsoil, sand,
aggregate, spoil or other material capable of being moved by water to be
stored clear of any drainage line, easement, natural watercourse, footpath,
kerb or roadside. 11. (37) The development shall be conducted
in such a manner so as not to interfere with the amenity of the neighbourhood
in respect of noise, vibration, smell, dust, waste water, waste products or
otherwise. 12. (46) Continuous balustrading is to be
provided to all balconies, decks, terraces, landings and the like where more
than 1 metre above the ground or floor surface beneath. Such balustrading is to have a minimum
height of 1 metre. Openings in the
balustrade must not allow a 125mm sphere to pass through and where the floor
is more than 4 metres above the ground or floor surface below, any horizontal
or near horizontal elements within the balustrade between 150mm and 760mm
above the floor must not facilitate climbing. 13. (47) Continuous balustrading is to be
provided to all stairways and ramps where more than 1 metre or 5 risers above
the ground or floor surface beneath. The balustrade is
to have a height of not less than 865mm above the nosings of the stair treads
or the floor level of the ramp or landing and any opening does not permit a
125mm sphere to pass through it and for stairs, the sphere is tested above
the nosings. 14. (48) Depositing or storage of builder's
materials on the footpath or roadways within the Municipality without first
obtaining approval of Council is PROHIBITED. Separate approval
must be obtained from Council's Works and Urban Services Department PRIOR TO
THE PLACEMENT of any building waste container ("Skip") in a public
place. 15. (49) Under the Home Building Regulation
1997, a signboard must be erected on the site in a prominent position
indicating in clear and legible characters the following information:- · The name of the Licensee shown on the
licence; · The words "Licensed Contractor”
or words to that effect; · The number of the Licence held by the Licensee; · Such signboard not to exceed 900 mm x
600 mm. 16. (50) The cleaning out of ready-mix
concrete trucks, wheelbarrows and the like into Council's gutter is
PROHIBITED. 17. Standard Condition (56) Where Lane Cove
Council is appointed as the Principal Certifying Authority, it will be
necessary to book an inspection for each of the following stages during the
construction process. Forty eight (48)
hours notice must be given prior to the inspection being required:- a) The pier holes/pads before filling
with concrete. b) All reinforcement prior to filling
with concrete. c) The dampcourse level, ant capping,
anchorage and floor framing before the floor material is laid. d) Framework including roof and floor
members when completed and prior to covering. e) Installation of steel beams and
columns prior to covering f) Waterproofing of wet areas g) Stormwater drainage lines prior to
backfilling h) Completion. 18. Standard Condition (57) Structural
Engineer's details being submitted to Council and approved PRIOR TO ISSUE OF
CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE for the following:- a) underpinning; b) retaining walls; c) footings; d) reinforced concrete work; e) structural steelwork; f) upper level floor framing; 19. (61)
All timbers complying with Timber Framing Code AS 1684-79. 20. (62) All glazing is to comply with the
requirements of AS 1288. 21. Standard Condition (64) A check survey
certificate is to be submitted at the completion of:- a Dampcourse level; b The establishment of the mezzanine
level; c The roof framing; and d The completion of works. Note: All levels are to relate to the reduced
levels as noted on the approved architectural plans and should be
cross-referenced to Australian Height Datum. 22. (65) Noise from domestic air
conditioners is not to be audible in any adjoining dwelling between the hours
of 10:00pm and 7:00am on weekdays or between the hours of 10:00pm and 8:00am
on weekends and public holidays. If the noise
emitted from the air conditioning unit results in offensive noise, Council may
prohibit the use of the unit, under the provisions of the Protection of the
Environment Operations Act 1997. 23. (66) The removal, handling and disposal
of asbestos from building sites being carried out in accordance with the
requirements of the Construction Safety Act and the Regulations details of
the method of removal to be submitted PRIOR TO COMMENCING ANY DEMOLITION
WORKS. 24. (67)
(a) The use of mechanical rock pick
machines on building sites is prohibited due to the potential for damage to
adjoining properties. (b) Notwithstanding the prohibition under
condition (a), consideration will be given to the use of rock pick machines
and may be approved by Council subject to:- (1) A Geotechnical Engineer's Report that
indicates that the rock pick machine can be used without causing damage to
the adjoining properties. (2) The report details the procedure to be
followed in the use of the rock pick machine and all precautions to be taken
to ensure damage does not occur to adjoining properties. (3) With the permission of the adjoining
owners and occupiers comprehensive internal and external photographs are to
be taken of the adjoining premises for evidence of any cracking and the
general state of the premises PRIOR TO ANY WORK COMMENCING. Where approval of the owners/occupiers is
refused they be advised of their possible diminished ability to seek damages
(if any) from the developers and where such permission is still refused
Council may exercise its discretion to grant approval. (4) The Geotechnical Engineer supervises
the work and the work has been carried out in terms of the procedure laid
down. COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS
OF THIS CONDITION MUST BE SATISFIED PRIOR TO THE ISSUE OF THE CONSTRUCTION
CERTIFICATE. 25. (68) An automatic fire detection and alarm system, designed to ensure
the occupants are given adequate warning so they can evacuate the building in
an emergency, must be installed in the dwelling. This
requirement is satisfied by:- (a) Smoke alarms installed in— (i) Class 1a buildings in accordance with
3.7.2.3 of the Building Code of Australia; and (ii) in Class 1b buildings in accordance
with 3.7.2.4 and 3.7.2.5 of the Building Code of Australia (b) Smoke alarms complying
with AS 3786. (c) Smoke alarms connected to the consumer
mains power where consumer power is supplied to the building. Location – Class 1a buildings (dwellings) Smoke
alarms must be installed in a Class 1a building on or near the ceiling in— (a) any storey containing bedrooms— (i) between each part of the dwelling
containing bedrooms and the remainder of the dwelling; and (ii) where bedrooms are served by a
hallway, in that hallway; and (b) any other storey not
containing bedrooms. Location – Class 1b
buildings In a Class 1b building, smoke alarms must be installed on or near the
ceiling— (a) in every bedrooms; and (b) in every corridor or hallway
associated with a bedroom, or if there is no corridor or hallway, in an area
between the bedrooms and the remainder of the building; and (c) on each other storey. 26. (70) Protection of the dwelling against
subterranean termites must be carried out in accordance with AS.3660. 27. (72) The demolition works being
confined within the boundaries of the site. 28. (77) All spillage deposited on the
footpaths or roadways to be removed at the completion of each days work. 29. (78) The site being properly fenced to
prevent access of unauthorised persons outside of working hours. 30. (87) Pedestrians' portion of footpath
to be kept clear and trafficable at all times. 31. All waste generated on the site shall
be disposed off in accordance with the submitted Waste Management Plan. 32. (132)
It should be understood that this consent in no way relieves the
owners or applicant from any obligation to obtain any other approval which
may be required under any covenant affecting the land or otherwise nor
relieve a person from the legal civil consequences of not complying with any
such covenant. General Engineering Conditions 33. Drainage Construction. The stormwater drainage on the site is to be
constructed generally in accordance with plan WD01 prepared by Archiworks
architects p/l, November 2006. 34. Design and Construction Standards. All engineering plans and work shall be
carried out in accordance with the requirements as outlined within Council’s
publication Requirements for
Engineering Works and relevant Development Control Plans except as
amended by other conditions. 35. (special) Architectural / Building elements to be
noted. The deck is to be of timber construction & be configured so
that rainwater can drain through it and fall onto bare earth / grass below.
This is so that the “built-upon” area is minimised, and consequently the rate
of runoff is reduced. Engineering Conditions to be complied with Prior To
Construction Certificate 36. Footpath Damage Bond. The applicant shall lodge with Council a $600 cash bond or bank guarantee to cover damage
to Council's roads, footpaths, kerb and gutter, drainage or other assets.
Lodgement of this bond is required prior to the issue of the Construction
Certificate. 37. Control of Stormwater Runoff. The down-pipes from
the proposed additions shall be
connected to the existing drainage system in accordance with the
requirements of Lane Cove Council’s
standards and specifications for stormwater
drainage. Any elements of the
existing stormwater system, (which are to be utilised), are to be checked and
documented by a suitably qualified, practicing, hydraulic engineer, and if
found to be satisfactory, they can be certified, as being in good working
order. If the inspection
determines the existing elements are not in “good working order” then the
subject element is to be replaced. Engineering Conditions to be complied with Prior to
Commencement of Construction 38. Restoration. Public
areas must be maintained in a safe condition at all times. Restoration of disturbed road and footway
areas for the purpose of connection to public utilities will be carried out
by Council following submission of a permit application and payment of
appropriate fees. Repairs of damage to
any public stormwater drainage facility will be carried out by Council
following receipt of payment. 39. Materials on Roads and Footpaths. Where the applicant / development requires the use of the public footway for placement
of building waste containers, skips and
or storage of material on the roadway or footpath a formal application
is to be made. A separate application shall be made to Council’s Urban
Services Division for approval, including payment of relevant fees, for the
placement of building waste containers, skips and or storage of material on
the roadway or footpath. The roadway or footpath is not to be occupied or
used for storage until such application is approved. 40. Public Utility
Relocation. If any
public services are to be adjusted , as a result of the development, the
applicant is to arrange with the relevant public utility authority the
alteration or removal of those affected services.
Any such work being carried out at the applicant’s cost and prior to the
commencement of works. 41. Sediment and Erosion Control. The
applicant shall install appropriate sediment control devices prior to any disturbance of the existing site. The devices are to
be installed in accordance with an approved plan. These devices shall be maintained during the
construction period and replaced where considered necessary. Suitable erosion
control management procedures shall be practiced. This condition is imposed
in order to protect downstream properties, Council's drainage system and
natural watercourses from sediment build-up transferred by stormwater runoff
from the site. Engineering Conditions to be complied with
Prior to Occupation Certificate 42. Certificate of Satisfactory Completion. Certificates from a registered and licensed
Plumber, or a suitably qualified Engineer must be obtained for the following
matters. The plumber is to provide a
copy of their registration papers with the certificate. The relevant
Certificates are to be submitted to the Principal Certifying Authority, prior
to (a) issue of any Occupation Certificate, or (b) Occupancy or use of the
development. The Certificates
are to state that the construction of the above items complies with the
approved construction plan requirements and any relevant elements from Lane
Cove Council’s ‘standards and
specifications for stormwater drainage’. (If Council is appointed the
Principal Certifying Authority [PCA] then the appropriate inspection fee is
to be paid to Council with the subject documentation. 1) Confirming that the site drainage
servicing the development complies with the approved construction plan
requirements and Lane Cove Council’s ‘standards and specification for
stormwater drainage’. 2) All works have been completed in
accordance with the issued Construction Certificate and other relevant
approvals and in accordance with the Conditions of this determination.
3) Confirming that all relevant sections
of the existing drainage system, (which are to be utilised in the new
development), are (a) in good working order, and (b) comply with Council’s
requirement, relevant codes and standards, and (c) comply with current
“engineering development work practice”. STANDARD
CONDITIONS 43. (300) A Tree
Preservation Order applies in the Lane Cove local government area. The
Order prohibits the cutting or removal of any tree except with the consent of
Council, which must be strictly and fully complied with, and the penalty for
contravention of this Order is up to one million, one hundred thousand ($1,100,000). The co-operation of all residents is sought
in the preservation of the bushland character of the Municipality. All enquiries concerning the Tree
Preservation Order must be made at the Council Chambers, Lane Cove. 44. (301) Prior to any works commencing on site a
Tree Preservation Order Work Authority must be obtained to remove or prune
those trees identified on the approved plans to be removed or pruned for
construction. 45. (302) The protection on site, without damage, of
all existing trees, excepting those shown in the approved plan to be removed
or pruned. Irrespective of this
consent permission from Council must be obtained for the removal or pruning
of any trees, including the
cutting of any tree roots greater than 40 mm in diameter. 46. (303) There must be no stockpiling of topsoil,
sand, aggregate, spoil or any other construction material or building rubbish
on any nature strip, footpath, road or public open space park or reserve. Tree Protection Measures – ABOVE GROUND 47. (347) All tree
protective measures must be in place PRIOR
TO THE ISSUE OF THE CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE, to the satisfaction of
Council’s Tree Preservation Officer and/or Landscape Architect, and must be
maintained for the duration of works on the site. No further site works may
take place until this certification has been obtained and a copy forwarded to
the accredited certifier and Council. 48. (349b) A 1.8 m high
chain mesh fence must be erected at least 2m from the trunk of the Kaffir
Plum Harpephylum
caffrum to be protected.
The fenced area shall not be used for the storage of building
materials, machinery, site sheds, or for advertising and the soil levels
within the fenced area shall remain undisturbed. A waterproof sign must be placed
on every second panel stating ‘NO ENTRY Such fencing and signage must be
erected PRIOR TO THE ISSUE OF THE
CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE including demolition or site preparation and
remain in place for the duration of the construction work. Stockpiling / Soil Disturbance 49. (366) There must be no soil disturbance within
the tree protection area, including any activities associated with the
construction other than topdressing on completion of the landscaping works to
a maximum of 50mm, within the approved tree protection zones of the trees
shown on the approved plan to be retained.
All activity within the Tree Protection Area must be undertaken with
hand tools. 50. (368) There must not be any stockpiling of
building materials or other materials or dumping of refuse within the
approved tree protection zones of the trees shown on the approved plans to be
retained. 51. (369) There must not be any stockpiling of
building materials or other materials or dumping of refuse to occur within 3m
of the drip line of the trees shown on the approved plans to be retained
which do not have tree protection fencing. 52. (371) There is to be no excavation within 2.5m
from the trunk of the Kaffir Plum Harpephylum caffrum to be protected and any
other tree greater than 4 m tall, including trees on neighbouring properties. 53. (317) A 1.8 m high
chain mesh fence shall be erected around the street tree encompassing the
entire grass nature strip from the trunk of the Brushbox Lophostemon confertus. The fenced area shall not be used for the
storage of building materials, machinery, site sheds, or for advertising and
the soil levels within the fenced area shall remain undisturbed. 54. A waterproof sign
must be placed on every second panel stating ‘NO ENTRY Such fencing and signage must be
erected PRIOR TO THE ISSUE OF THE
CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE including demolition or site preparation and
remain in place for the duration of the construction work. Bond on Street & Council Trees 55. (327) A bond of $2500.00 must
be paid to Council prior to the issue of Construction Certificate to ensure
adequate protections are taken during the development to protect the trees
identified as Brushbox Lophostemon
confertus to be retained. This
bond shall be forfeited in the event of damages to any of these trees as a
result of the development works within a period of 18 months after
completion. In the event of damages to the tree, as determined by Council’s
Tree Preservation Officer, the cost of replacing the tree including labour
will be incurred in addition to forfeiting the bond. The following formula
shall be used for retention of all or part of the tree bond: Breach
of any condition - 25% of bond for each offence. Trunk or root damage of any
protected tree - 50% of bond for each offence. Death
or severe decline of any protected tree - 100% of bond and possible legal
action by Council. 56. Long Service levy Compliance with Section 109F of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
1979; payment of the long service levy payable under Section 34 of the
Building and Construction Industry
Long Service Payments Act 1986 (or, where such a levy is payable by
instalments, the first instalment of the levy). - All building works in
excess of $25,000 are subject to the payment of a Long Service Levy at the
rate of 0.35% COMPLIANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CONDITION MUST BE SATISFIED PRIOR TO THE ISSUE OF THE CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE BASIX 57. Compliance
with all the condition of the BASIX Certificate lodged with Council as part
of this application. |
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The Deputy Mayor declared the motion carried
unanimously. |
Human Services Division Reports
Councillor Freedman asked the
following Question Without Notice:
Could the General Manager
investigate and report on the clearing of the bush that occurred to the rear of
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RESOLVED
on the
motion of Councillors Freedman and Gaffney that the minutes of the Services and Resources Committee Meeting held on the The
Deputy Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously. |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Hassarati and Gaffney that the minutes
of the Services and Resources Committee Meeting held on the The Deputy Mayor declared the motion
carried unanimously. |
The meeting
closed at
Confirmed
at the Ordinary
Council Meeting of
DEPUTY MAYOR
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