Minutes
Ordinary (Planning) Meeting
Thursday, 14 March 2024
BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
Ordinary (Planning) Meeting Minutes
14 March 2024
The following items are listed in the order in which they were dealt with.
Report No. 13.2 PLANNING - Report of the Planning Review Committee held 1 February 2024
Report No. 14.1 Report of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 13 February 2024
Report No. 13.3 Byron Shire Residential Strategy 2041
BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
Ordinary (Planning) Meeting Minutes 14 March 2024
MINUTES OF THE BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL Ordinary (Planning) Meeting HELD ON Thursday, 14 March 2024 COMMENCING AT 9:09AM AND CONCLUDING AT 4:40PM.
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PRESENT: Cr M Lyon (Mayor), Cr S Balson, Cr C Coorey, Cr D Dey, Cr A Hunter, Cr S Ndiaye, Cr A Pugh, Cr M Swivel and Cr P Westheimer
Staff: Mark Arnold (General Manager)
Esmeralda Davis (Director Corporate and Community Services)
Phil Holloway (Director Infrastructure Services)
Shannon Burt (Director Sustainable Environment and Economy)
Heather Sills (Manager Corporate Services)
Matt Meir (Legal Counsel)
Chris Larkin (Manager Sustainable Development)
Alex Caras (Land Use Planning Coordinator)
Steve Daniels (Planner)
Storm Townsend (Minute Taker)
The Mayor opened the meeting and acknowledged that the meeting is being held on Arakwal Country and that we pay our respects to the elders past and present and extend our respect to the Bundjalung clans whose lands and waters are part of the Shire.
Prior to dealing with the circulated reports and associated information, a Public Access Session was held and Council was addressed on the following:
The Mayor advised that he’d approved an extension to the time permitted for public access on item 13.3 Byron Shire Residential Strategy 2041, to 40 minutes; allowing 20 minutes for speeches for and 20 minutes for speeches against with time of 2 minutes for each speaker.
Public Access
Report No and Title |
Name |
For/ Against |
Representing Organisation |
Submission Received in form of |
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13.3 |
Byron Shire Residential Strategy 2041 |
Matthew O’Reilly |
For |
Saddle Road Local Area Management Planning Association Incorporates (SRLAMPA) |
In person |
Frea Bandini |
Self |
In person |
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Ian Holmes |
Bangalow Community Association |
In person |
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Jack Dods |
An owner of property Coolamon Scenic Dr, Mullumbimby |
In person |
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Henry Stenning |
Self |
In person |
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John Thompson |
Self |
In person |
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Jo Pilgrim |
Against |
Brunswick Heads Progress Association |
In person |
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Lindy Anne O’Brien |
Self |
Speech to be read by staff |
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Chris Shannon |
Mecone on behalf of Chase Property |
Online |
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James Mott |
Residence of Caniaba Crescent & Red Bean Close |
In person |
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Anna Tasker |
In person |
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Peter Doyle |
In person |
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Melinda Dunn |
Speech to be read by staff |
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Michael Hunter |
Self |
In person |
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Leif Canuto |
Self |
In person |
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13.6 |
PLANNING - S4.55(1A) 10.2021.857.3 - Modification to Design of Dual Occupancy (Attached) including Use of Unauthorised Built Works at 2/16 Peter Street, South Golden Beach |
Michael Jean Bruvel |
Against |
Self |
In person |
Cr Swivel left the Chambers at 10:37am.
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Procedural Motion |
Resolved that Public Access be extended. (Lyon) The motion was put to the vote and carried. Cr Swivel was not present for the vote. |
Cr Swivel returned to the Chambers at 11:02am.
Submissions
Subject |
Name |
Representing Organisation |
Submission Received in form of |
Rezoning of Strategy |
Peter McGill |
Self |
In person. A petition was tabled at the meeting in relation to this item. |
Use of Consultants |
Mathew Lambourne |
Self |
In person |
Question No. 1 Opposition to development of south Mullumbimby
Nathanael Edwards asked the following question:
What is required to prevent this proposed investigation?
The Mayor took this question on notice.
Question No. 2 Resolution 23-120 concerning the Lavertys Gap water supply for Mullumbimby
Kathryn McConnochie asked the following question:
Is Council planning to create additional off-stream storage capacity for Laverty's Gap in order to meet the increased housing projected for Mullumbimby in the Residential strategy, and if not, what resilient supply solutions are planned to meet the created demand?
The Mayor responded that:
The question cannot be answered at the moment as Council are still working through our future water strategy particularly in relation to Mullumbimby and there is a broader conversation at the Rous County Council level. No determination has been made as yet. Council hopes to be in a position to answer the question in this term of Council, before September 2024. Once staff have prepared their reports, the matter will be brought before Council for debate.
Ms McConnochie further asked:
Whether investigations are proceeding for off stream storage and a new location for a treatment plant.
The Mayor responded by advising:
The decision whether or not we permanently connect to Rous County Council water supply, off stream storage or any other means to supply Mullumbimby’s future water is still being determined.
Question No. 3 Item 13.3 Residential strategy 2041
The following questions were tabled by the Mullumbimby Residents Association:
1. Why has The North Coast Regional Plan 2041 and specifically Strategy 5.3 “updating flood studies and flood risk management plans after a major flood event incorporating new data and lessons learnt”, not been adhered to when identifying feasibility areas within the Byron Shire Residential Strategy 2041?
2. Should not a precautionary approach demand that floodplain areas should be excluded prior to the North Byron Floodplain Risk Management Study (FRMS) review being made available?
3. 50 Prince St (Flood Pod Site) is a no fill zone and has not been assessed for cumulative filling in the 2020 North Byron Flood Study. There have been no post flood surveys in this vicinity. Why was it included in the residential strategy 2041?
4. Do councillors and staff consider that areas 1, 5, 8, 9 and 10 identified in the Byron Shire Residential Strategy 2041 are part of the floodplain and should be removed from the strategy?
5. Why is the council supporting Area 5, 8 and 10 and other flood prone areas included in the residential strategy?
6. 1897 Coolamon scenic drive (Area 9) is not assessed for the impact of cumulative filling in the north Byron Flood study 2020 –why was it included in the residential strategy 2041?
7. Do you agree that we must consider and respect the identity and character of our towns which already have well documented poor infrastructure and are struggling to cope with our current population?
The Mayor took these questions on notice.
The meeting adjourned at 11.38am for a break and reconvened at 12.10pm.
There were no apologies.
Applications to Attend by Audio-Visual Link
There were no applications to attend the meeting via audio-visual link.
There were no requests for leave of absence.
Declarations of Interest – Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary
Cr Balson declared a non-pecuniary interest in Report 13.3. The nature of the interest being that she resides in an area under investigation. Cr Balson elected to remain in the Chamber and will participate in discussion and the vote.
Cr Ndiaye declared a non-pecuniary interest in Report 13.3. The nature of the interest being that family and friends reside in an area under investigation. Cr Ndiaye elected to remain in the Chamber and will participate in discussion and the vote.
Tabling of Pecuniary Interest Returns
There were no Pecuniary Interest Returns tabled.
Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meetings
Resolved that the minutes of the Ordinary (Planning) Meeting held 8 February 2024 be confirmed. (Westheimer/Lyon) The motion was put to the vote and carried unanimously. |
Reservation of Items for Debate and Order of Business
The Mayor suspended standing orders to allow for items to be reserved for debate, being:
Staff Reports
Sustainable Environment and Economy
Report No. 13.3 Byron Shire Residential Strategy 2041
Report No. 13.4 PLANNING - DA10.2022.107.2 - S4.55 Modification to Easement & VMP Conditions – 23 Bayshore Drive, Byron Bay
Report No. 13.5 PLANNING - 26.2022.11.1 Submissions report, Housekeeping Amendments to Byron Local Environmental Plan 2014
Report No. 13.6 PLANNING - S4.55(1A) 10.2021.857.3 - Modification to Design of Dual Occupancy (Attached) including Use of Unauthorised Built Works at 2/16 Peter Street, South Golden Beach
Report No. 13.7 State Government review of short term rental accommodation regulations and the supply of long-term rental accommodation in NSW
The remaining Recommendations and Committee Recommendation were adopted as a whole, being moved by Cr Lyon and seconded by Cr Ndiaye. Each recommendation is recorded with a separate resolution number commencing at Resolution No. 24-067 and concluding with Resolution No. 24-078.
Staff Reports - Corporate and Community Services
Staff Reports - Sustainable Environment and Economy
Reports of Committees - Infrastructure Services
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Resolved that Council adopts the following Committee and Management Recommendations: Report No. 8.1 Event - Westpac Helicopter Byron Coastal Charity Walk – 4th May 2024 File No: I2024/89
Committee Recommendation 8.1.1 1. That the Local Traffic Committee supports the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter fundraiser, Byron Coast Charity Walk, to be held Saturday 4th May 2024 from 6.00am – 5.00pm 2. That Local Traffic Committee support in Part 1 is subject to: a) The development of a Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) and Traffic Management Plan(s) for the 2024 event by those with relevant and current TfNSW accreditation. The TGS(s) and Traffic Management Plan is to include, but is not limited to, the following: b) Signage, which specifies the date, hours and nature of the event, be positioned at the entrance and exit of Seven Mile Beach Road one week prior to the event; c) On the day of the event, at 500m intervals on Seven Mile Beach Road, and facing both directions of travel, signs advising of “Special Event – Charity Walk Ahead” (or similar) are installed prior, and removed after, the event occurs; d) A safety induction for participants advising of hazards be provided. e) Implementation of the Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Guidance Scheme/s as designed by those with appropriate accreditation and implemented by people with appropriate accreditation, including traffic controllers.
3. The event organiser to: a) Arrange for the event to be notified on Council’s webpage a minimum one week prior to the TGS being implemented; b) Undertake consultation with affected community and businesses including adequate response/action to any raised concerns. c) Undertake consultation with emergency services and any identified issues addressed. d) Hold $20m public liability insurance cover which is valid for the event. e) Paying Council’s Road Event Application Fee prior to the event. (Lyon/Ndiaye) |
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Resolved: that Council adopts the following Committee and Management Recommendation(s): Report No. 8.2 Event - Bangalow Billycart Derby May 2024 File No: I2024/97
Committee Recommendation 8.2.1 1. That the Local Traffic Committee support the Bangalow Billycart Derby to be held on 19 May 2024. 2. That the Local Traffic Committee support in Part 1 is subject to: a) Separate approvals by NSW Police and TfNSW being obtained; b) The event organiser providing council with an updated Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Guidance Scheme/s for the event; c) Development and implementation of a Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Guidance Scheme/s by those with appropriate TfNSW accreditation and the holding of current and appropriate levels of insurance and liability cover; d) The impact of the event be advertised, and charged at cost to the organisers, via a notice in the local weekly paper and appropriate Variable Message Signage a minimum of one week prior to the operational impacts taking effect, noting it must include the event name, specifics of any traffic impacts or road closures and times, alternative route arrangements, event organiser, a personal contact name and a telephone number for all event related enquiries or complaints; e) The event be notified on Council’s web page with the event organiser supplying Council with the relevant information.
3. The event organiser to: a) Inform the community and businesses that are directly impacted (e.g. within road closure zones) via written information which is delivered to the property in a timely manner so as to document, consider and respond to any concerns raised; b) Arrange for private property access and egress affected by the event; c) Liaise with bus, taxi and waste operators and ensuring arrangements are made for provision of services during conduct of the event; d) Consult with emergency services and any identified issues be addressed; e) Hold $20m public liability insurance cover which is valid for the event; f) Pay Council’s Road Event Application Fee prior to the event; g) Not place any signage on the road related area of the Pacific Highway. (Lyon/Ndiaye) |
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Procedural Motion |
Resolved that Council change the order of business to deal with Reports 13.3, 13.6, 13.4, 13.5, 13.7 next on the Agenda. (Lyon) The motion was put to the vote and carried unanimously. |
Staff Reports - Sustainable Environment and Economy
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Procedural Motion |
Resolved that Cr Lyon be granted a two minute extension to his speech. (Lyon) The motion was put to the vote and carried. |
The meeting adjourned at 1.06pm for a lunch break and reconvened at 1.52pm.
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Procedural Motion |
Resolved that Cr Balson be granted a two minute extension to her speech. (Lyon) The motion was put to the vote and carried unanimously. |
AMENDMENT:
Moved to include the following text at point 2:
Amended:
c) Include 29 Buckleys Road, Tyagarah, with access through Grays Lane. (Hunter/Balson)
The amendment was put to the vote and declared lost.
Crs Hunter, Balson, Westheimer, and Swivel voted for the motion.
Crs Pugh, Lyon, Ndiaye, Dey, Coorey voted against the amendment.
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Procedural MotionS |
Resolved that Council move into Committee to allow for free debate. (Dey) The motion was put to the vote and
carried. |
Resolved: that Council move out of Committee and resume the Ordinary Meeting. The motion was put to the vote and carried unanimously. |
Resolved that Cr Ndiaye be granted a two minute extension to her speech. (Lyon) The motion was put to the vote and carried unanimously. |
The motion (Lyon/Pugh) was put to the vote and carried.
Crs Coorey, Hunter, Lyon, Ndiaye, Dey, Swivel, Westheimer and Pugh voted in favour of the motion.
Cr Balson voted against the motion.
There was no Mayoral Minute tabled.
There were no petitions.
Delegates' Reports
Cr Ndiaye gave a Delegate’s Report on and acknowledged International Women’s Day and advised she attended a number of events as Deputy Mayor including event held by Mullumbimby High School and Rous County Council.
Cr Pugh gave a Delegate’s Report on Richmond Tweed Regional Library (RTRL) and the Committee is requesting the four member Councils to increase their contributions by approximately 10-12%. A strategic review will be taken over 12 months with the outcome to either increase costs/contributions or reviewing service delivery levels.
Staff Reports - Sustainable Environment and Economy