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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING

STANDING COMMITTEE

FINAL MINUTES

8 February 2017

FINAL MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING STANDING COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2017

MIN/08.02.2017 FOLIO 42140

Table of Contents

Folio Date Particulars

42141 08.02.2017 Economic Development and Planning Standing Committee

Minutes

42183 31.01.2017 Development Services Monthly Review - 1 December 2016 to 31

January 2017

42200 08.12.2016 Minutes - Natural Environment Advisory Committee Meeting

Declaration of Potential Conflict of Interest

Cr Bella (Non-Committee Member) - Item 8.8


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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING

STANDING COMMITTEE

MINUTES

1. COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE:

Crs A J Camm (Chairperson), K L May, J F Englert, R C Gee, F A Mann (nee Fordham), and

Mayor G R Williamson were in attendance at the commencement of the meeting.

2. NON-COMMITTEE ATTENDANCE:

Also present were Cr M J Bella, Cr L G Bonaventura, Cr K J Casey, Cr A R Paton, Cr R D

Walker, Mr C Doyle (Chief Executive Officer), Mr G Carlyon (Director Development

Services) and Mrs M Iliffe (Minute Secretary).

The meeting commenced at 1.00 pm.

3. ABSENT ON COUNCIL BUSINESS:

Nil

4. APOLOGIES:

Nil

5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

Item 8.8 - Cr Bella (Non-Committee Member)


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6. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES:

6.1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING STANDING

COMMITTEE MINUTES - 7 DECEMBER 2016

THAT the Economic Development and Planning Standing Committee Meeting

Minutes held on 7 December 2016 be adopted.

Moved Cr May Seconded Cr Englert

CARRIED

7. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:

Nil

8. CORRESPONDENCE AND OFFICERS’ REPORTS:

8.1 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - MONTHLY REVIEW REPORT FOR

DECEMBER 2016 AND JANUARY 2017

Author Director Development Services

Purpose

To review the attached Development Services Monthly Review report for the months of

December 2016 and January 2017.

Officer's Recommendation

THAT the attached report be received.

The Director of Development Services (DDS) spoke to the report.

Cr Mann (nee Fordham) made comment on the park upgrades, that they are progressing really

well and Council has received positive feedback in relation to these projects. Council has also

received positive feedback in relation to maintenance work. It was good to see the amount of

visitor numbers in the City Centre over the Christmas period due to the Economic Development

initiatives.

Cr Camm noted that the report was quite comprehensive and given it was over several quieter

months of the year there was a lot happening in this directorate.


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Cr May queried the e-statistics and if there can be more done to encourage residents to

subscribe to the e-newsletters.

DDS advised there is not a lot of new initiatives at this stage, the City Deals subscription has

declined and this will need to be reviewed. The Corporate Communications team will be doing

some promotional work in relation to subscribing to Council's e-newsletters.

Cr Camm queried if it would be beneficial for the committee to be provided with some

information on the goals and objectives of the e-newsletters.

DDS advised information on each of the e-newsletters would be provided to the committee.

Committee Resolution

THAT the Officer's Recommendation be adopted.

Moved Cr Mann (nee Fordham) Seconded Cr Englert

CARRIED

8.2 ATTENDANCE OF COUNCILLOR AT 2016 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN

TOURISM AWARDS, DARWIN

Author Acting Manager Economic Development

Purpose

To seek confirmation for the Deputy Chair of Economic Development and Planning Standing

Committee and Chair of Sarina Field of Dreams Parkland Advisory Committee (Cr Karen

May) to attend the 2016 QANTAS Australian Tourism Awards Gala Event held in Darwin on

Friday 24 February 2017.

Background/Discussion

Cr Karen May is the Deputy Chair of the Economic Development and Planning Committee.

The Sarina Sugar Shed falls within the terms of reference of this committee. The Sarina Sugar

Shed won the gold award at the 2015 and 2016 Queensland Tourism Awards and subsequently

is in the running for Best Winery, Distillery and Brewery in Australia, as well as, Excellence in

Food Tourism. Cr Karen May accompanied Glenys Mansfield, the Sarina Sugar Shed

Coordinator, to the 2016 Queensland awards and has been heavily involved in the Sarina Sugar

Shed since its inception.

It is important that Council have formal representation at the awards and Cr May, given her

current and historical role in the development and growth of the facility is the most appropriate

representative to attend this important event.


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Consultation and Communication

Members of the Economic Development and Planning Committee and Council’s executive

have been consulted regarding the appropriate representation for this event.

Resource Implications

The total cost will be in the vicinity of $1,400 including Gala ticket, return flights,

accommodation and meal costs. This will be borne by the Councillor budget within the Office

of the Mayor and CEO.

Risk Management Implications

There are no risks to attendance at this event. Winning an award at the country’s highest

tourism awards ceremony would have the potential to provide numerous spin off opportunities

in promotion and marketing for the facility and it is important that Council is represented to

take account of these opportunities.

Conclusion

It will be of value to Mackay Regional Council for Cr Karen May as Deputy Chair of

Economic Development and Planning Standing Committee to attend the 2016 QANTAS

Australian Tourism Awards in Darwin on the 24 February 2017 to promote and support the

Mackay region tourism brand and Sarina Sugar Shed. This will give Cr May the opportunity to

showcase the region on a national level.


THAT the Committee endorse the attendance of Cr May at the 2016 QANTAS Australian

Tourism Awards in Darwin on 24 February 2017.



Moved Cr Williamson Seconded Cr Mann (nee Fordham)

CARRIED


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8.3 DRAFT MINUTES NATURAL ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY

COMMITTEE

Author Manager Parks, Environment and Sustainability

Purpose

Attached is a copy of the draft minutes of the Natural Environment Advisory Committee

meeting held on 8 December 2016 for information purposes.


The Natural Environment Advisory Committee consists of councillors, council officers,

community members and stakeholder group representatives. The Committee meets bimonthly.

There were a number of actions identified as a result of the meeting but no recommendations.


Once accepted by Council, the committee minutes will be circulated to members and be made

available on council’s website.


Nil


Nil

Conclusion

Council has been provided with the December Natural Environment Advisory Committee

meeting minutes for information.


THAT the minutes of the Natural Environment Advisory Committee meeting of 8

December 2016 be received.



Moved Cr May Seconded Cr Englert

CARRIED


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8.4 FACILITATING DEVELOPMENT IN THE MACKAY REGION POLICY -

CUSTOM FLUIDPOWER - GENERAL INDUSTRY - 53-59 DIESEL DRIVE,

PAGET (DA-2011-12/B)

Author Principal Economic Development Officer

Purpose

To assess an application under the Facilitating Development in the Mackay Region Policy.


The proposed development is for General Industry and is located at 53-59 Diesel Drive, Paget

(Lot 31 on SP224037). The site is 4,630m2 and currently contains a workshop and hardstand

outdoor storage, owned by the applicant, Custom Fluidpower.

The development will involve the extension of the existing workshop to provide three

additional working bays. One bay will be enclosed and two will be located under an open

awning. The gross floor area of the covered workshop will be increased by 224.9m2

and the

open awning will be 431.9m2.

The development will support the future workforce expansion of the business and enhance the

safety of the workplace while allowing the delivery of an improved quality of services.

The development was approved as a change to an existing development application on 12

October 2016 (DA-2011-12/B).

Incentive Requests

The applicant has requested the following Specific Incentive under Schedule 2 of the

Facilitating Development in the Mackay Region Policy:

50% concession on infrastructure charges:

- Infrastructure Charges = $50,943

- Requested concession = $25,471

As per Schedule 2, infrastructure charges may be reduced up to 50% based on the net charge

amount identified on the Infrastructure Charges Notice. Council may consider reductions in

infrastructure charges beyond 50%, for applications that can demonstrate that they will

generate significant long-term economic benefits, job creations and have transformative

outcomes that will diversify the existing economic base of the region.

General Eligibility Criteria

The Facilitating Development in the Mackay Region Policy seeks to attract investment in

qualifying development to stimulate growth, diversify and add value to the economy of the

Mackay region. The policy is discretionary and seeks to support projects that will deliver the

greatest economic benefits to the region.


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Based on information provided by the applicant, the proposal satisfies the requirements under

the General Eligibility Criteria for consideration under Schedule 2 – Major industry

development of the Policy.

Criteria Eligibility

Timing of development Estimated

Commencement of Use

within 2 years

Estimated construction commencement – February 2017

Estimated commencement of use – April 2017

Non-Government

Development

Yes

Infrastructure capacity Based on the information provided by the applicant and the

approved Development Permit it is considered that the proposed

development can be serviced without requiring trunk infrastructure

upgrades.

Location Specific Eligibility Criteria – Stage 2

Based on information provided by the applicant the proposal partly satisfies the requirements

under the Location Specific Eligibility Criteria of Schedule 2 – Major industry development of

the Policy:


Economic Investment The applicant must demonstrate that the

minimum capital investment in the

development is equal to or greater than

$3M in Paget and $1M in other locations.

Estimated total capital investment: $750,000

Estimated construction cost $650,000

Based on economic modelling, from a direct

injection of $650,000 (construction costs),

flow on economic output would be $726,000

totalling $1,376,000 economic impact.

The applicant has committed to utilising

local contractors and suppliers.

Comments regarding non-compliance

The proposed development does not satisfy the

minimum $3M capital threshold for

development in Paget. Nevertheless, the

project’s $750,000 capital investment and the

subsequent flow on economic output totalling

$1.376M in economic impact is significant.

It is recommended that concessions are provided

at a pro-rata rate to ensure that the development

proceeds and delivers this economic investment

to the region.

Employment Generation Economic modelling projected that the

project would generate a total of three direct

and in-direct jobs.


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The applicant has proposed that the

development will generate up to 16

construction jobs and will allow for the

business to accommodate an additional two

permanent positions in the future.

The applicant has advised that 96% of

capital costs will be sourced locally and 99%

of contractors will be local.

Applicable Area For eligible development located inside the

Priority Infrastructure Area in the Paget,

Marian, Mirani, Sarina, Slade Point and

Glenella urban areas, the policy is

applicable to land within the bounds of the

industrial zoned areas.

The development is located inside the Priority

Infrastructure Area.

Applicable Land Uses The policy applies to material change of

use (MCU) for uses that are consistent with

the “applicable land uses” listed in the

policy as defined by the relevant planning

schemes in effect at the time of application.

The development is defined as General Industry

in accordance with the Mackay City Planning

Scheme 2006.

General Industry is listed as an applicable land

use under Schedule 2 of the Policy.

Business and Regional Benefits

The applicant has proposed that the development will deliver significant short and long term

business and regional benefits, including:

The development will generate immediate construction jobs and support other associated

support industries;

The development will allow for improved business efficiency as it will allow for outdoor

work to be undertaken in all weather conditions;

The additional working space provides a more efficient work environment and will allow

for future employment growth;

The development will enhance the safety of the working environment and employer

morale. Improved working conditions will support a positive workforce and retaining

workers in the region;

The development will enhance the visual amenity of the site.

Based on information provided by the applicant and Council’s economic modelling, the

development is considered to be value-adding to the regional economy and will generate

additional full time employment and business activity.


Development Assessment, Development Engineering and Water Services were involved during

the assessment process of the development application. The Director Development Services has


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considered this application and provided approval for the expression of interest to proceed to a

stage two application.

The Development Permit and Infrastructure Charge Notice have both been reviewed in regards

to infrastructure requirements.


Under the Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution the proposed development has a net

infrastructure charge of $50,943.90 (+ annual adjustments).

Concessions based on the rates provided in Schedule 2 of the Policy would result in a 50%

reduction which would reduce the charges received by Council by $25,471.95.

As the proposed development does not satisfy the policy’s $3M capital investment threshold, a

pro-rata rate reflective of the level of assessment is proposed.

The $750,000 capital investment generated by the development equates to 25% of the policy’s

$3M threshold. Accordingly, an infrastructure charge concession of 12.5% is proposed to

reflect this level of investment (25% of the maximum concession).

Details regarding the concession scenarios are provided below:

Component Infrastructure

charge

Concession

(%)

Concessions

($)

Charges

Payable

General

Industry

$50,943.90 50% $25,471.95 $25,471.95

$50,943.90 12.5% $6,367.99 $44,575.91


There is a risk that granting significant concessions can leave Council exposed to similar claims

in future and that a potential infrastructure funding gap could present. These risks are

sufficiently mitigated through the following measures:

The development is located in Council’s priority infrastructure area;

An existing development approval is in place and on-site infrastructure requirements have

been reviewed as part of the assessment process;

Infrastructure is available to service the development and no further trunk upgrades are

required to service the development;

A condition has been included as part of the officer’s recommendation stating that the

approved concessions are dependent on Council not incurring any additional

infrastructure costs (including ‘bring forward costs’) to service the development;

Strict timeframes are placed on claiming approved concessions. If the development is not

completed and operational within the recommended timeframe, the concessions will no

longer be applicable and 100% of the applicable Infrastructure Charges will be applicable

to the development.

Council has the ability to review the application of the Policy at any time.


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Conclusion

The Facilitating Development in the Mackay Region Policy provides incentives for

development that will deliver economic development and growth outcomes in alignment with

Council’s policy and planning objectives.

Given the regional economic benefits that the development would deliver, it is considered that

the provision of concessions will assist the project to come to market and deliver an economic

investment of $1.376M and three (3) jobs to the Mackay Region.

The provision of a concession at a pro-rata rate reflective of the development’s level of

investment is considered a positive approach to facilitate the proposal’s development and

realisation of its economic investment to the region.


THAT the follow Specific Incentives are approved under the Facilitating Development in

the Mackay Region Policy for General Industry at 53-59 Diesel Drive, Paget:

a) Concessions of 12.5% on the gross charge amount ($50,943.90 + annual

adjustments) identified on the Infrastructure Charge Notice for (DA-2011-12/B) at

53-59 Diesel Drive, Paget (Lot 31 on SP224037).

FURTHER THAT the approval of the concessions is dependent on:

b) The development must be completed and the use commenced by 8 February 2019;

and

c) No additional infrastructure costs incurred to Council (including 'bring forward

costs').

Cr Camm requested clarification from the Director of Development Services (DDS) on the

value and the pro rata concession figure.

DDS advised that whilst this application does not meet all of the criteria it was agreed to

condition the recommendation for consideration by Council on a pro rata basis based on the

concessions offered to take into account the differing financial thresholds.


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Moved Cr Mann (nee Fordham) Seconded Cr Gee

Cr Mann (nee Fordham) spoke in favour of the Motion, the application does meet most of the

criteria of the Facilitating Development Policy, supports local jobs, is an expansion to an

existing local business and while it does not meet the capital threshold the discount applied is

proportionate to that.

CARRIED


LINKED GROUP SERVICES - GENERAL INDUSTRY - 174-176

MAGGIOLO DRIVE, PAGET (DA-2016-92)


Purpose



The proposed development is for General Industry (Office, Showroom, Storage & Workshop)

and located at 174 -176 Maggiolo Drive, Paget (Lot 6 on SP261504). The site is a 3,781m2

vacant industrial allotment located in the City Gates Industrial Estate.

The development will have a gross floor area of 3,791m2

and will be constructed over two

stages. Stage one will involve the construction of an office, showroom and storage, while a

workshop will be completed as part of stage two. The development will be tenanted by the

applicant, Linked Group Services.

The development will facilitate the business operations expansion of Linked Group Services

who are currently located in an industrial premise at Racecourse. The development will be a

custom built facility that allows the business to showcase their business products including

solar and renewable energy technologies.

A development application for the development was approved on the 14 November 2016 (DA-

2016-92).


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Incentive Requests

The applicant has requested the following Specific Incentives under Schedule 2 of the



- Infrastructure Charges = $14,192.79

- Requested concession = $7,096.39

Development application fee refund = $9,160

Service connection fee refund = $1,000 (maximum)

As per Schedule 2, infrastructure charges may be reduced up to 50% based on the net charge

amount identified on the Infrastructure Charges Notice. Council may consider reductions in

infrastructure charges beyond 50%, for applications that can demonstrate that they will

generate significant long-term economic benefits, job creations and have transformative

outcomes that will diversify the existing economic base of the region.







the General Eligibility Criteria for consideration under Schedule 2 – Major industry

development of the Policy.



Commencement of Use

within 2 years

Based on information provided by the applicant the

commencement of use is estimated to be mid-2017:

Estimated construction commencement – April 2017

Estimated commencement of use – July 2017

Non-Government

Development

Yes

Infrastructure capacity Based on the information provided by the applicant and the

approved Development Permit it is considered that the proposed

development can be serviced without requiring trunk infrastructure

upgrades.


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Based on information provided by the applicant the proposal partly satisfies the requirements

under the Location Specific Eligibility Criteria of Schedule 2 – Major industry development:


Economic Investment The applicant must demonstrate that

the minimum capital investment in

the development is equal to or

greater than $3M in Paget and $1M

in other locations.

Estimated total capital investment: $1.8M

Estimated construction cost $1.6M

Based on economic modelling, from a direct

injection of $1.6M (construction costs), flow on

economic output would be $1.636M totalling

$3.236M economic impact.

The applicant has committed to utilising local

contractors and suppliers.

Comments regarding non-compliance

The proposed development does not satisfy the

minimum $3M capital threshold for development in

Paget. Nevertheless, the project’s $1.8M capital

investment and the subsequent flow on economic

output totalling $3.236M in economic impact is

significant.

It is recommended that concessions are provided at a

pro-rata rate to assist the development and deliver this

significant economic investment to the region.

Employment Generation Economic modelling projected that the project

would generate a total of seven direct and in-direct

jobs.

The applicant has proposed that the development

will generate the following jobs:

- Stage 1: 10 full-time equivalent construction

jobs

- Stage 2: 5 full-time equivalent construction jobs

- Ongoing: the development will allow for the

business to expand with future plans to

accommodate 12 new fabrication/trade based

positions and 2 additional administration

management positions. Additional employment

would be created to support the additional

marketing of lighting towers, carports,

sustainable buildings, isolators and new

emerging products.

Applicable Area For eligible development located

inside the Priority Infrastructure

Area in the Paget, Marian, Mirani,

Sarina, Slade Point and Glenella

urban areas, the policy is applicable

The development is located inside the Priority

Infrastructure Area.


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to land within the bounds of the

industrial zoned areas.

Applicable Land Uses The policy applies to material

change of use (MCU) for uses that

are consistent with the “applicable

land uses” listed in the policy as

defined by the relevant planning

schemes in effect at the time of

application.

The development is defined as General Industry in

accordance with the Mackay City Planning Scheme

2006.

General Industry is listed as an applicable land use

under Schedule 2 of the Policy.


The applicant has proposed that the development will deliver significant short and long term

business and regional benefits, including:

The proposed development will allow for improved construction, warehousing and

administration facilities in line with the applicant’s growth and future expansion plans;

The applicant specialises in the growing renewable and progressive technology sector.

The applicant’s growth in this industry will support Mackay to be recognised as a

proponent of these technologies which will assist with the diversification of Mackay’s

mining services sector;

The custom built facility will allow for the applicant to incorporate working displays of

products and concepts;

The warehouse facility will support bulk purchasing which will facilitate direct

importation from manufacturers and improved buying power allowing increased sales

and local investment;

The new workshop will enable improved efficiency in manufacturing, the incorporation

of automation technologies and increased national exports;

The applicant is relaunching a new marketing plan which will require the services of

local advertisers, media and sign writers.






the assessment process of the development application. The Director Development Services has

considered this application and provided approval for the expression of interest to proceed to a

stage two application.

The Development Permit and Infrastructure Charge Notice have both been reviewed in regards

to infrastructure requirements.


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Under the Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution the proposed development has a net

infrastructure charge of $14,192.79 (+ annual adjustments).


reduction which would reduce the charges received by Council by $7,096.39.

As the proposed development does not satisfy the policy’s $3M capital investment threshold, a

pro-rata rate reflective of the level of investment is proposed.

The $1.6M capital investment generated by the development equates to 60% of the policy’s

$3M threshold. Accordingly, an infrastructure charge concession of 30% is proposed to reflect

this level of investment (60% of the maximum concession).



charge

Concession

(%)

Concessions

($)

Charges

Payable

General

Industry

$14,192.79 50% $7,096.39. $7,096.39.

$14,192.79 30% $4,257.84 $9,934.95

The further requested Specific Incentive would result in the following additional reductions to

infrastructure charges:

A refund of the development application fees would reduce the charges by a further

$9,160;

A reduction in water and sewer service connection fee charges (50% discount up to a

maximum of $500 for each service), would reduce future fees received by Council up to a

maximum of $1,000.

The Specific Incentives requested above are not supported given the development’s non-

compliance with the minimum capital threshold.



in the future and that a potential infrastructure funding gap could present. These risks are



An existing development approval is in place and on-site infrastructure requirements have

been reviewed as part of the assessment process;

Infrastructure is available to service the development and no further trunk infrastructure

upgrades are required to service the development;


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A condition has been included as part of the officer’s recommendation stating that the

approved concessions are dependent on Council not incurring any additional

infrastructure costs (including ‘bring forward costs’) to service the development;



longer be applicable and 100% of the applicable infrastructure charges will be applicable

to the development.


Conclusion




Given the regional economic benefits that the development would deliver, it is considered that

the provision of concessions will assist the project to come to market and deliver an economic

investment of $3.236M and seven (7) jobs to the Mackay Region.

The provision of a concession at a pro-rata rate reflective of the development’s level of

investment is considered a positive approach to facilitate the proposal’s development and

realisation of its economic investment to the region.


THAT the following Specific Incentives are approved under the Facilitating

Development in the Mackay Region Policy for General Industry at 174-176 Maggiolo

Drive, Paget:

a) Concessions of 30% on the net charge amount identified on the Infrastructure

Charge Notice for DA-2016-92 at 174-176 Maggiolo Drive, Paget (Lot 6 on

SP261504).

FURTHER THAT:

b) The development must be completed and the use commenced by 8 February 2019;

and

c) No additional infrastructure costs incurred to Council (including 'bring forward

costs').



Moved Cr Englert Seconded Cr May

CARRIED


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MULTIPLE DWELLING - 21 PROSPECT STREET, MACKAY


Purpose



The proposed development is for a Multiple Dwelling (7 x 2 bedroom units) located at 21

Prospect Street, Mackay (Lot 6 on RP701049). The site is a 2,023m2 vacant residential

allotment located in the High Density Residential Zone under the Mackay City Planning

Scheme.

A development application (DA-2012-803) for nine units was approved over the site on 19

December 2012. This approval lapsed on the 19 December 2016.

An application for the current proposal has not yet been submitted. The applicant has advised

that the proposed development will be feasible subject to receipt of infrastructure charge

concessions.

Incentive Requests

The applicant has requested the following Specific Incentives under Schedule 7 of the



- Estimated Infrastructure Charges = $100,800

- Requested concession = $50,400

Development application fee refund = $5,650

Delayed payment for infrastructure charges

Service connection fee refund = $1,000 (maximum)

As per Schedule 7 of the policy infrastructure charges may be reduced up to 20% based on the

net charge amount identified on the Infrastructure Charges Notice. The applicant has advised

that a 20% reduction to infrastructure charges will not make the project viable.

Council may consider reductions to infrastructure charges beyond 20%, for applications that

can demonstrate that they will generate significant long-term economic benefits, job creations

and have transformative outcomes that will diversify the existing economic base of the region.





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the General Eligibility Criteria for consideration under Schedule 7 – Residential development in

urban areas of the Policy.


Timing of

development Estimated

Commencement of

Use within 2 years

The below dates have been provided by the applicant based on the

assumption of receiving a 50% infrastructure charge concession:

Estimated lodgement of development application – 1 month from

concession approval.

Estimated construction commencement – 6 months of concession

approval

Estimated commencement of use – 12 months of concession

approval.

Non-Government

Development

Yes

Infrastructure

capacity

It is considered that the proposed development can be serviced

without requiring trunk infrastructure upgrades based on the

information provided by the applicant and the development permit

previously approved over the site. This will need to be confirmed

through the assessment of a development application and an

engineering report during the development assessment process.


Based on information provided by the applicant the proposal satisfies the requirements under

the Location Specific Eligibility Criteria of Schedule 7 – Residential development in urban

areas of the Policy:


Economic Investment The development must create a minimum of 5

additional dwellings delivered in the same

construction program.

Number of dwellings: 7 x 2 bedroom

units

Estimated total capital investment:

$1.9M

Estimated construction cost $1.2M

Based on economic modelling, from a

direct injection of $1.2M (construction

costs), flow on economic output would

be $1.582M totalling $2.782M

economic impact.

The applicant has committed to

utilising local contractors and

suppliers.

Employment Generation Economic modelling estimates that the

project would generate a total of 7


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direct and in-direct jobs.

The applicant has proposed that the

development will generate

approximately 10 full-time contractor

jobs for a period of 6 months.

Applicable Area Appropriately zoned land located within the

Priority Infrastructure Area.

The development is located inside the

Priority Infrastructure Area.

Applicable Land Uses The policy applies to material change of use

(MCU) for uses that are consistent with the

“applicable land uses” listed in the policy as

defined by the relevant planning schemes in

effect at the time of application.

The development is defined as Multiple

Dwelling in accordance with the Mackay

City Planning Scheme 2006.

Multiple Dwelling is listed as an

applicable land use under Schedule 7 of

the Policy.


The applicant has proposed that the development will deliver regional economic benefits,

including:

The development will stimulate the unit construction market that has been non-existent

for the previous two years;

The units are located in an appropriate location within close walking distance to the

Mackay City Centre;

Construction will be undertaken in a highly accessible location for contractors and in

close proximity to material suppliers;

The supervising contractor has a long established relationship with local contractors and

suppliers. All suppliers and local contractors will be sourced locally, including design and

town planning services.




Nevertheless, concessions greater than the prescribed 20% are not considered warranted as the

development will not generate significant long-term economic benefits, job creation or

transformative outcomes that will diversify the existing economic base of the region.


The Director Development Services has considered this application and provided approval for

the expression of interest to proceed to a stage two application.


assessment of the original development application which lapsed in December 2016. The

current proposal results in fewer units than this previous approval and is considered to have a

lesser impact on infrastructure requirements. Development Assessment, Development


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Engineering and Mackay Water will be further involved in the assessment of the application

during the development assessment process.


Under the Adopted Infrastructure Charges Resolution the proposed development has an

estimated net infrastructure charge of $100,800 (+ annual adjustments).


reduction which would reduce the charges received by Council by $20,160.

A 50% concession, as requested by the applicant, would reduce the charges received by

Council by $50,400. A concession greater than 20% is not considered warranted as the

development will not generate significant long-term economic benefits, job creation or

transformative outcomes that will diversify the existing economic base of the region.



charge

Concession

(%)

Concessions

($)

Charges

Payable

General

Industry

$100,800 50% $50,400 $50,400

$100,800 20% $20,160 $80,640

The further requested Specific Incentive would result in the following additional concessions:

A refund of the development application fees would further reduce the infrastructure

charges payable by $5,650;

Payment of infrastructure charges would be delayed until the sale of each dwelling unit

(subject to a suitable agreement with Council);

A reduction in water and sewer service connection fee charges (50% discount up to a

maximum of $500 for each service), would reduce future fees received by Council up to a

maximum of $1,000.






On-site infrastructure requirements have previously been reviewed as part of the previous

development application process. However, at the time a development application is

submitted to Council, the development application will be assessed for any changes

between the information provided in this application.

A condition has been included as part of the recommendation stating that the approved

concessions are dependent on Council not incurring any additional infrastructure costs

(including ‘bring forward costs’) to service the development;


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longer be applicable and 100% of the applicable Infrastructure Charges will be applicable

to the development.


Conclusion




While the applicant’s request for a 50% infrastructure charge concessions is not supported, a

20% concession as prescribed by the policy is recommended to facilitate the economic growth

that the project will deliver.

The development will deliver regional economic benefits and it is considered that the provision

of concessions will assist the project to come to market and enhance the region’s economy

through an economic investment of $2.782M and seven (7) jobs to the Mackay Region.


THAT the following Specific Incentives are approved under the Facilitating

Development in the Mackay Region Policy for Multiple Dwellings at 21 Prospect Street,

Mackay:

a) Concessions of 20% on the net charge amount (plus annual adjustments) identified

on the Infrastructure Charges Notice,

b) Development application fee refund (estimated $5,650) calculated as a discount to

the outstanding infrastructure charges payable at the required time of payment,

c) Reduction in water and sewer connection fees (50% discount up to a maximum of

$500 for each service), applied at the time when the fees would be payable for the

activity;

d) Delayed payment of infrastructure charges, payable at the sale of each dwelling unit

or within 12 months, whichever occurs first, subject to a suitable agreement with

Council.

FURTHER THAT the approval of the concessions is dependent on:

e) No additional infrastructure costs incurred to Council (including 'bring forward

costs');

f) Development completed and the use commencing within two (2) years of this

approval; and

g) Lodgement and subsequent approval by Council of a properly made development

application generally in accordance with the Proposed Plans contained in

Attachment 1.


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Moved Cr May Seconded Cr Mann (nee Fordham)

Cr May spoke in favour of the Motion as it enables development to gain some benefit from the

Facilitating Development Policy, not to the full extent, but in the current economic times

whatever Council can do to stimulate construction activity in the Mackay region is a good

outcome. She commended the Director of Development Services for applying the pro rata

concessions to this application.

CARRIED


MACKAY NETBALL ASSOCIATION - 89 CASEY AVENUE, SOUTH

MACKAY (DA-2016-93)

File No DA-2016-93

Author Manager Development Assessment

Purpose

To assess an application under the Facilitating Development in the Mackay Region Policy (the

Policy).


The proposed development, the expansion of the existing netball complex operated by Mackay

Netball Association, located at securities lease 89, Casey Avenue, South Mackay (part of Lot

532 on SP239851). Council has recently entered into a lease arrangement to enlarge the

previous lease to accommodate the proposed expansion.

The proposed development is an expansion of the existing netball facility, which currently

contains eight courts. The applicant proposes to construct eight new courts within the lease

area, taking the total courts onsite to 16. The development also includes the future roofing of

four courts to enable games to be played in wet weather.

The facility has operated from this site for a number of years, and the upgrade and expansion

will enable the staging of State championship events at the venue. To carry out the upgrade to

their facilities Mackay Netball has had to rely largely on State and Local Government funding.

Mackay Netballs sole purpose is to facilitate and develop the sport in the region. Specifically,

the association organises and operates weekly club fixtures at their facilities at Casey Avenue,

as well as larger inter-regional events. The upgrade and expansion is generally consistent with

the wider establishment of the sports precinct in South Mackay.


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A Development Application (Council Ref. DA-2016-93) was lodged on 26 September 2016,

with an approval for the proposal issued on 27 October 2016. As part of the approval an

Infrastructure Charges Notice was issued for $49,419.

The applicant has not formally requested Specific Incentives against the Facilitating

Development in the Mackay Region Policy Schedule 6 – Community Facilities; rather the

applicant has simply requested that the Infrastructure Charges be reduced by 50% as the facility

is run as a not-for-profit organisation with funds collected rolled back into the sport’s

development, and the association’s community service within the realm of sport and recreation.

Council does not have any specific adopted policy position on the reduction or waiving of

application fees or Infrastructure Charges levied on ‘not for not-for-profit’/community service

groups. Most recently, in December 2015 a briefing was presented to Council in relation to a

request from Endeavour Foundation to reduce the amount of Infrastructure Charges levied on

an expansion of their facility in David Muir Street. At the time the Council considered a 50%

reduction in the levied charge amount was appropriate for the organisation and raised no

objections to the Director Development Services agreeing to the 50% reduction in

Infrastructure Charges under delegated authority.

Since that time similar requests have been dealt with on a case by case basis.

While the applicant is not requesting consideration under the Facilitating Development in the

Mackay Region Policy, it is worth assessing the proposal against the Policy to see if it would be

eligible for any Incentives under the Policy as a method to calculate possible reductions that

could be applied to the Development Application. This is especially relevant since the

adoption of an amended Facilitating Development in the Mackay Region Policy in November

2016, which included the addition of a new Schedule 6 ‘Community Facilities’.

The rationale for the applicability of Schedule 6 is:

The expansion and/or development of new community facilities will ultimately increase

the availability and/or type of services available to the community. These facilities will

typically be not-for-profit and provide a range of opportunities and benefits to support

local communities and improve the liveability of the region. The development and

construction phase can also create jobs and in most cases there will be ongoing job

opportunities.

While the list of Applicable Land Uses does not include the development of sporting facilities

specifically it could be argued that they meet the general intent of that schedule. Council can

determine that the expansion of sporting facilities (especially by a not for profit community

organisation like Mackay Netball Association) is an appropriate development to grant

concessions to under Schedule 6 of the Policy.

While the policy allows for reductions up to 75% based on the net charge amount identified on

the Infrastructure Charges Notice for Community facilities provided by a not for profit group,

based on the group’s request, if assessed under the Facilitating Development in the Mackay

Region Policy the development could be entitled to the following Incentives if meeting the

nominated Eligibility Criteria in the Policy:

50% concession on infrastructure charges


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- Levied Infrastructure Charges = $49,419

- Possible concession = $24,709.50

Delayed payment of Infrastructure Charges

Development application fee refund

- Development Application Fee paid: $3,000

Service connection fee refund

- Not applicable as the site is already connected to water and sewer

Council may consider reductions in infrastructure charges beyond the 50% for applications

that can demonstrate that they will generate significant long-term economic benefits, job

creation and have transformative outcomes that will diversify the existing economic base of the

region. The development doesn’t provide additional employment opportunities or significant

long-term economic benefits of a scale that would be considered commensurate with anything

more than a 50% reduction of the infrastructure charges.

Under Schedule 6 of the Policy, delayed payment of the infrastructure charges under the

Infrastructure Charges Notice may be considered for a Material Change of Use (MCU) up to 12

months from the commencement of the use.

The development application fees relevant to the application may be refunded up to 100%. The

refund amount will be calculated as a discount to the outstanding infrastructure charges

payable, at the required time of payment. Development application fees must still be paid as

part of the development application process.

A discount for the applicable service connections may be provided, as per the table below:

Connection

fees

Discount Timing

Water 50% discount up to

$500

Applied at the time when the fees would be payable

for the activity.

Sewerage 50% discount up to

$500

Applied at the time when the fees would be payable

for the activity.


Based on information provided in the Development Application, the proposal would satisfy the

requirements under the General Eligibility Criteria for consideration under the policy.



Commencement of Use

within 2 years

It is expected that the resurfacing of the existing eight courts and

the construction of the new eight courts would be completed

within two years from the approval date in October 2016.

Non-Government

Development

Yes

Infrastructure capacity Additional Council infrastructure is not required to service the

development.


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Specific Eligibility Criteria – Schedule 6

Based on information provided by the applicant, the proposal generally satisfies the

requirements under the Location Specific Eligibility Criteria.


Community Impact The applicant must demonstrate the

project will enhance the lifestyle and

liveability of the region and contribute

towards community development.

• The expanded facility will allow Mackay Netball to

draw larger scale sporting events to the city, and

will enable the association to better facilitate and

develop the sport in the region. The new facility

will increase the association’s community service

in the realm of sport and recreation.

Economic Investment The applicant must demonstrate the

minimum capital investment in the

development is equal to or greater than

$100,000.

• It is expected that the resurfacing of the existing

courts, the construction of the new courts, and the

erection of a roofed structure will take the capital

investment beyond $100,000.

Employment Generation To be eligible for financial incentives as

per this Schedule, the Stage 2 application

must provide detail and supporting

information about the number of

construction jobs and new ongoing jobs

created by the development.

• The development does not increase the number of

construction jobs or ongoing employment

opportunities for the region by a scale considered

significant by the policy.

Applicable Area Appropriately zoned land is located

within the Priority Infrastructure Area.

• The location of the development is appropriately

zoned for the approved use; however the site is

located outside of the PIA.

Applicable Land Uses

• The approved development is categorised as sport

and recreation as per the Mackay City Planning

Scheme, and outdoor sport and recreation under

the proposed Mackay Region Planning Scheme.

Neither of these uses are defined as eligible for

incentives under Schedule 6. However, the

proposed use and operator, Mackay Netball are

consistent with the rationale for awarding financial

incentives for Community facilities under Schedule

6. The expansion will provide additional facilities

for use by the community, is not-for-profit in

nature (Mackay Netball will continue to recycle the

funds back into the facility), grow the development

of the sport in the region, and support Mackay’s

liveability.


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The approved expansion of the facility will provide significant benefits to the community. With

eight additional courts, 16 in total, and a future roof over four courts, Mackay Netball will be

able to attract larger netball competitions and provide more opportunities for those who play

the sport within the region. Currently, the standard and scale of the facilities have been

hampering the association’s ability to attract more lucrative tournaments.


Development Assessment has considered the application through the statutory assessment

provisions provided by the Sustainable Planning Act 2009. As part of this assessment process

Development Assessment has consulted with the other relevant sections of Council.


If a formal application under the Policy was received by Council, it can be seen from the

information above the development does not meet all the nominated criteria under the Policy.

However, due to the nature of the facility it is recommended that Council agree to provide a

reduction to the infrastructure charges despite the non-compliance with the full set of eligibility

criteria.

The allowable incentives would be:

A 50% reduction to the infrastructure charge of $49,419 which would reduce the

infrastructure charge received by Council to $24,709.50.

A development application fee of $3,000 was paid at the time of the development

application’s lodgement. In accordance with the Policy the refund of the development

application fee is to be refunded against the applicable outstanding infrastructure charges.

In this instance, the outstanding Infrastructure Charges would be reduced to $21,709.50.

Under the policy a discount for the water and sewer service connection fee of 50% or up

to a maximum of $500 would be applicable to any new connections required, though no

new connections are proposed.

It is important to note the concession would only apply if the development proceeds in

accordance with the conditions of the Facilitating Development in the Mackay Region Policy,

which generally requires the approved development to be operational in two years.


If the development is not completed and operational within the recommended timeframe, the

concessions will no longer be applicable and 100% of the applicable Infrastructure Charges

will be applicable to the development.



sufficiently mitigated by the fact that infrastructure is available to service the development and

by the strict timeframes detailed on claiming any concession grants under the Facilitating

Development Policy.


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Conclusion


developments that will deliver significant economic development and growth outcomes in

alignment with Council’s policy and planning objectives. This project does not meet all of the

policy objectives, especially in relation to the land use and location of the site outside the PIA.

It is considered that, while a number of the policy objectives are met; the delivery of the project

will be undertaken by an organisation not-for-profit in nature, and the timing of the project is

expected to be completed within two years of the development approval.


THAT Council approve the following Specific Incentives for the expansion of Mackay

Netball Association's netball courts facility:

a) Concession of $24,709.50 (50% on the net charge amount of $49,419 + annual

adjustments) identified on the Infrastructure Charges Notice, payable on a pro-rata

basis on the commencement of the use of each unit;

b) Development application fee refund ($3,000) calculated as a discount to the

outstanding net charge amount payable at the required time of payment; and

c) Discount for any water and sewer connection fee of 50% or up to a maximum of

$500.



Moved Cr Mann (nee Fordham) Seconded Cr Gee

Cr Mann (nee Fordham) spoke in favour of the Motion and supports the concessions offered in

return for what the development will achieve, including the economic benefits in delivering the

courts to a standard that allows Mackay Netball to host major competitions such as State Titles

in the future. Community organisations or not for profits work tirelessly in delivering

outcomes for our communities with limited resources and she is happy to support the Motion as

it allows Mackay Netball Association to expand the facility which supports health and

wellbeing and social benefits to the Mackay region.

Cr Gee spoke in favour of the Motion and thanked all of the Officers who have assisted over

the past four (4) years on behalf of the Mackay Netball Association.

CARRIED


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Cr Bella (Non-Committee Member) declared that a perceived conflict of interest in Item 8.8

could exist (as per section 173 of the Local Government Act 2009), due to a working

relationship with the applicant and left the room at 1.22 pm, taking no part in the debate or

decision of the meeting.

Voting then recorded as per usual.


WONGABEENA AGED HOUSING SARINA INC. - 4 HOEY STREET,

SARINA (DA-2015-152)

File No DA-2015-152

Author Manager Development Assessment

Purpose

To assess an application under the Facilitating Development in the Mackay Region Policy (the

Policy).


The proposed development, the expansion of Wongabeena Aged Housing Sarina Inc., is located

at 4 Hoey Street, Sarina (Lot 12 on SP285736).

The proposed development is an upgrade and expansion of an existing aged housing facility for

pensioners, which currently contains 16 units in the location of the proposed development. The

applicant proposes to construct 24 new units on the development site, being an additional 8

units. The development will replace some of the original units constructed in 1972 with more

modern accommodation that meets contemporary building design and provides for equitable

access to all units. The new units will also reduce on-going maintenance and therefore

expenses for the facility.

The facility has operated from this site for over 40 years, providing low-cost, self-contained

accommodation options to pensioners in the Sarina Community. The facility is run by a not for

profit group, with their only source of regular income being the rents received from the

residents of the units. Other than that income, they rely on grant funding, donations and in-

kind assistance from various levels of government. It is believed that the facility is the only

community owned aged housing facility in Queensland.

A Development Application (Council Ref DA-2015-152) was lodged on 19 October 2015, with

an approval for the proposal issued on 21 July 2016. As part of the approval an Infrastructure

Charges Notice was issued for the additional 8 units, being an amount of $120,000.

The applicant has not formally requested Specific Incentives against the Facilitating

Development in the Mackay Region Policy Schedule 3 – Aged Care and Retirement Living;

rather the applicant has simply requested that the Infrastructure Charges be waived as the

facility is run as a Not for Profit charity.


MIN/08.02.2017 FOLIO 42169

Council does not have any adopted policy position on the reduction or waiving of Infrastructure

Charges levied on not for profit (NFP) groups. Most recently, in December 2015 a briefing

was presented to Council in relation to a request from Endeavour Foundation to reduce the

amount of Infrastructure Charges levied on an expansion of their facility in David Muir Street.

At the time the Council considered that a 50% reduction in the levied charge amount was

appropriate for the organisation and raised no objections to the Director Development Services

agreeing to the 50% reduction in Infrastructure Charges under his delegated authority.

Since that time similar requests have been dealt with on a case by case basis.

In November 2016, Council adopted an amended Facilitating Development in the Mackay

Region Policy which included changes to the existing four Schedules and added three new

Schedules. The most relevant of these Schedules is Schedule 6 ‘Community Facilities’. The

rationale of this Schedule is:

The expansion and/or development of new community facilities will ultimately increase

the availability and/or type of services available to the community. These facilities will

typically be not-for-profit and provide a range of opportunities and benefits to support

local communities and improve the liveability of the region. The development and

construction phase can also create jobs and in most cases there will be ongoing job

opportunities.

However, while not for profit groups are listed as being one of the targets of the Schedule, the

applicable land uses detailed in the Schedule do not cover the use proposed under the approval.

It is therefore considered that only Schedule 3 ‘Aged Care and Retirement Living ‘is

specifically applicable to the proposed development.

While the applicant is not requesting consideration under the Facilitating Development in the

Mackay Region Policy, it is worth assessing the proposal against Schedule 3 of the Policy to

see if it would be eligible for any Incentives under the Policy as a method to calculate possible

reductions that could be applied to the Development Application.

Under the Facilitating Development in the Mackay Region Policy the development could

potentially be entitled to the following Incentives if meeting the nominated Eligibility Criteria

in the Policy:

50% concession on infrastructure charges

- Levied Infrastructure Charges = $120,000

- Possible concession = $60,000

Delayed payment of Infrastructure Charges

Development application fee refund

- Development Application Fee paid: $9,500

Service connection fee refund

- Discount on Water and Sewerage connection fees

As per the policy, infrastructure charges may be reduced up to 50% based on the net charge

amount identified on the Infrastructure Charges Notice for Aged care and Retirement living.

Council may consider reductions in infrastructure charges beyond 50% for applications that can


MIN/08.02.2017 FOLIO 42170

demonstrate that they will generate significant long-term economic benefits, job creation and

have transformative outcomes that will diversify the existing economic base of the region.

Under Schedule 3 of the Policy, delayed payment of the infrastructure charges under the

Infrastructure Charges Notice may be considered for a Material Change of Use (MCU) to the

time of sale of each dwelling unit, subject to a suitable agreement with Council.

The development application fees relevant to the application may be refunded up to 100%. The

refund amount will be calculated as a discount to the outstanding infrastructure charges

payable, at the required time of payment. Development application fees must still be paid as

part of the development application process.

A discount for the applicable service connections may be provided, as per the table below:

Connection

fees

Discount Timing

Water 50% discount up to

$500

Applied at the time when the fees would be

payable for the activity.

Sewerage 50% discount up to

$500

Applied at the time when the fees would be

payable for the activity.


Based on information provided in the Development Application and through discussion with

the applicants’ representative, the proposal would not satisfy all requirements under the

General Eligibility Criteria for consideration under the policy.


Timing of

development Estimated

Commencement of

Use within 2 years

It is not expected that all of the new units approved would be

constructed and the use commenced within 2 years of an approval

under this policy. The units will be constructed in stages, as and

when funding permits, which could mean that it is a number of

years until the development is completed. It is likely that the

completion of all the new units will take much longer than 2

years.

Non-Government

Development

Yes

Infrastructure

capacity

Additional Council infrastructure is not required to service the

development.


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Location Specific Eligibility Criteria – Schedule 3

Based on information provided by the applicant, the proposal does not satisfy the requirements

under the Location Specific Eligibility Criteria.


Economic Investment The applicant must demonstrate that

the minimum capital investment is

equal to or greater than $3 million.

• The applicant has provided a preliminary

estimate of the likely construction cost of

$1.7 million. The applicant has not yet

received formal quotes for the construction

work.

• The applicant has stated that they have

sought quotes only from local building

companies and have made it a requirement

that the successful builder utilise

Wongabeena's preferred plumber and

electrician who are local residents. Based

on this advice it is likely that all labour and

materials would be sourced locally.

Employment Generation • There will be no new on-going employment

generated by the development. Any

additional employment will be created due

to the construction of the additional units.

Application Area

Appropriately zoned land located

within the Priority Infrastructure

Area.

• The project is located on appropriately

zoned land within the PIA.

Applicable Land Uses The policy applies to material

change of use (MCU) for uses that

are consistent with the “applicable

land uses” listed in the policy as

defined by the relevant planning

schemes in effect at the time of

application.

• The development is defined as a Multiple

Dwelling under the Sarina Shire Planning

Scheme 2005.

• The land use is listed under Schedule 3 of

the policy and therefore considered an

appropriate land use under the Policy.


Based on information provided by the applicant in the Development Application, the

development has been triggered by the need to modernise the existing units on the site and

bring them to a standard that permits all abilities access and will reduce maintenance of the

facility.

The applicant has recently obtained additional land for the facility via a subdivision (boundary

realignment) with an adjoining property and there are therefore opportunities for the

redevelopment of the existing ‘old’ units and further development on the additional land.


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The approved expansion of the facility and potential further development of the site will

provide significant benefits to the community via the provision of low cost housing for elderly

members of the Sarina community.


Development Assessment has considered the application through the statutory assessment

provisions provided by the Sustainable Planning Act 2009. As part of this assessment process

Development Assessment has consulted with the other relevant sections of Council.


If a formal application under the Policy was received by Council, it can be seen from the

information above that the development does not meet all the nominated criteria under the

Policy. However, due to the nature of the facility it is recommended that Council should agree

to provide a reduction to the infrastructure charges despite the non-compliance with sections of

the eligibility criteria.

The allowable incentives would be:

A 50% reduction to the infrastructure charge equates to $60,000 and reduces the

infrastructure charge received by Council to $60,000.

A development application fee of $9,500 was paid at the time of the development

application’s lodgement. In accordance with the Policy the refund of the development

application fee is to be refunded against the applicable outstanding infrastructure charges.

In this instance, the outstanding Infrastructure Charges would be reduced to $50,500.

Under the policy a discount for the water and sewer service connection fee of 50% or up

to a maximum of $500 would be applicable to any new connections required.

It is important to note that the concession would normally only apply if the development

proceeds in accordance with the conditions of the Facilitating Development in the Mackay

Region Policy, which generally requires the approved development to be operational in two

years. In this instance it is considered that this timeframe for completion of the development

should be waived as the construction progress will be dependent on grant funding.


As it is suggested that there be no specific timeframe for the completion of the development

under this approval, any agreed concessions will be applicable for the life of the development

approval.



sufficiently mitigated by the fact that infrastructure is available to service the development and

by the fact that in terms of scale the development is rather minor and will not place any large

demands on Council infrastructure.


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Conclusion


developments that will deliver significant economic development and growth outcomes in

alignment with Council’s policy and planning objectives. This project does not meet all of the

policy objectives, especially in relation to the expected timeframe to complete the development.

It is considered that, while a number of the policy objectives are met; the delivery of the project

will be undertaken by a not for profit organisation and therefore the timing of the development

will be dependent upon the receipt of funding and donations.

Therefore, it is recommended that the Incentives potentially available to the development under

the Facilitating Development in the Mackay Region Policy should be granted to the applicant

outside of the Policy framework, meaning the reduction in Infrastructure Charges, fee refund

and service connection fee discounts should be granted without timeframes..

However, should the Council consider that greater concessions than available under Schedule 3

of the Policy be appropriate due to the true ‘not for profit’ nature of the applicant, it may

consider that the proposal more appropriately fits under the auspices of Schedule 6

‘Community Facilities’ despite not being a listed applicable land use. This would enable

Council to consider granting concession of 75% of Infrastructure Charges to the proposal

which would reduce the overall discount to $99,500 and result in an outstanding charge amount

of $20,500.

If Council determined to follow that approach then the applicable motion could be as follows

rather than the officer’s recommendation listed.

Alternative Motion:

THAT the following Specific Incentives are approved for the expansion of Wongabeena Aged

Housing Inc.:

a) Concession of 75% on the net charge amount ($120,000 + annual adjustments) identified

on the Infrastructure Charges Notice, payable on a pro-rata basis on the commencement

of the use of each unit.

b) Development application fee refund ($9,500) calculated as a discount to the outstanding

net charge amount payable at the required time of payment.

c) Discount for any water and sewer service connection fee of 50% or up to a maximum of

$500.


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THAT the following Specific Incentives are approved for the expansion of Wongabeena

Aged Housing Inc.:

a) Concession of 50% on the net charge amount ($120,000 + annual adjustments)

identified on the Infrastructure Charges Notice, payable on a pro-rata basis on the

commencement of the use of each unit;


outstanding net charge amount payable at the required time of payment; and

c) Discount for any water and sewer service connection fee of 50% or up to a

maximum of $500.

Cr Camm queried waving of the timeframe for completion of the development as the

construction process is dependent upon grant funding and if there was any discussion with the

applicant if an approval would give them support in their seeking of grant funding.

The Director of Development Services (DDS) advised he would take this query on notice.

Cr May queried why this application was not assessed under Schedule 6 of the Facilitating

Development Policy (Policy).

DDS advised this application could have been assessed under either Schedule 3 or 6 but agreed

to assess under Schedule 3 as it was a slightly better fit, however this decision was largely

subjective.

Cr May queried the Policy's timeframe of two (2) years for completion of a project and should

this be in place for this application.

DDS advised this application is different from the general applications to the Policy due to

Council's history of how they consider not for profit applications even prior to the Policy being

adopted, where not for profit organisations have been granted reductions in fees. These

decisions were made based on the not for profit basis and importance of those services to the

community and reductions have been given without timeframe for delivery of the projects. In

the absence of the Policy this is the kind of application Council may have considered to provide

a discount to.

Cr Camm thanked the DDS for this clarification as she was concerned about setting a

precedence of being outside the Policy.

DDS advised as there was no infrastructure cost to Council he felt it was appropriate in this

instance not to have a timeframe for completion of the project and it would help the applicant

with grant funding.

The Mayor advised that if this application had been presented to Council as a normal

consideration outside of the Policy the concessions would have been approved. The fact that

this application has been presented to Council under the new Policy has raised the questions of

whether it meets the criteria of the Policy.


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Cr May asked the Chief Executive Officer to take on notice and provide some feedback to the

Committee as this matter was originally Laid on the Table at the Economic Development and

Planning Standing Committee Meeting held on 9 November 2016 should this be referenced in

the Report.

Procedural Motion

THAT the Facilitating Development in the Mackay Region Policy - Wongabeena Aged

Housing Sarina Inc, - 4 Hoey Street, Sarina (DA-2015-152) report laid on the table at the

Economic Development and Planning Standing Committee Meeting held on 9 November

2016 be brought off the table and considered under Item 8.8 of today's Economic

Development and Planning Standing Committee Meeting Agenda.

Moved Cr May

CARRIED

Cr Walker queried the waving of the timeframe as the reason why the Policy was adopted was

to facilitate development within a timeframe and raised his concerns as he believes the

application should be assessed against the Policy criteria to receive the concessions.

DDS advised there is no precedent set by approving these concessions as it is a Council

decision based on a report. The Policy was adopted to stimulate development in the region but

the reality with this application is that discussions were being held in relation to discounts

before the Policy was adopted and a report would have been presented to Council for their

consideration of similar concessions in the absence of the Policy.

Cr Camm noted Cr Walker's concerns because the Policy is very much targeted at creating

construction jobs and ongoing economic benefits. However, this application is being

considered on the historical nature of not for profit concessions that have been allowed for

development previously.

Cr Walker queried if it was good business to grant these concessions with no project

completion timeframe set.

Cr Camm advised there was no impact on Council's infrastructure and the liability does not

exist as the concession if it was applied in two (2) years' time would be based upon the

concessions approved to all not for profit organisations.

DDS advised the longer it takes for the project to be completed the cost will rise as the charges

are indexed.

The Mayor suggested that it may be best that not profit organisations are not assessed under the

Policy going forward.


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THAT the following Specific Incentives are approved for the expansion of Wongabeena

Aged Housing Inc.:

a) Concession of 75% on the net charge amount ($120,000 + annual adjustments)

identified on the Infrastructure Charges Notice, payable on a pro-rata basis on the

commencement of the use of each unit.


outstanding net charge amount payable at the required time of payment.

c) Discount for any water and sewer service connection fee of 50% or up to a

maximum of $500.

Moved Cr May Seconded Cr Mann (nee Fordham)

Cr May spoke in favour of the Motion as Wongabeena Aged Housing Inc has been an

organisation in Sarina for over Forty years providing a very vital part of the community as far

as accommodation for senior residents. It is a very unique organisation that is one of the very

few left in the State that is truly owned by the community, servicing the community in which it

has been established.

CARRIED

1.44 pm - Cr Bella (Non-Committee Member) returned to the Meeting Chamber.

9. TENDERS:

Nil

10. CONSIDERATION OF NOTIFIED MOTIONS:

Nil

11. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

Nil

12. LATE BUSINESS:

Nil


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13. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS:

13.1 APPROVED CONCESSIONS UNDER THE FACILITATING

DEVELOPMENT IN THE MACKAY REGION POLICY

Confidential


THAT the concessions approved under the Facilitating Development in the Mackay

Region Policy are noted.

Moved Cr Mann (nee Fordham) Seconded Cr Englert

CARRIED

14. MEETING CLOSURE:

The meeting closed at 1.45 pm.

15. FOR INFORMATION ONLY:

15.1 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES APPLICATION INFORMATION - 01.12.16

TO 31.01.17

For Council Information Only - No Decision Required.

Development Applications Received

App No.

Code / Impact

Address Applicant Description Officer

DA-2008-523/D

Code 615 Mackay-Bucasia Road, RURAL VIEW

Madec Ltd Change to Development Approval - Change of Conditions (10) - Material Change of Use for a Local Community Facility (Respite Care House & Life Skills Learning Centre)

Helle Jorgensen Smith

DA-2008-660/B

Code 148 Sams Road, NORTH MACKAY

Icon Mackay Change to Development Approval - Material Change of Use FROM Retail Showroom and/or Machinery and Vehicle Sales Showroom TO Health Care Centre/Commercial Premises with ancillary Pharmacy, Gymnasium, and Car Parking AND Extension to Relevant Period

Brogan Jones

DA-2010-96/A

Code 1272 Hay Point Road, HAY POINT

Whitsunday Design & Drafting

Request to Consider Plans "Generally in Accordance" Extension to Existing Motel and Environmentally Relevant Activity 63 for a Sewerage Treatment Plant (15 Temporary Accommodation Cabins)

Brogan Jones

DA-2011-323/A

Code L 911 Yakapari-Seaforth Road, SEAFORTH

Seaforth Forest Pty Ltd

Extension to Relevant Period - 1 Split Zone Lot in to 23 Village Lots & 1 Balance Rural Residential Lot

Josephine McCann


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App No.

Code / Impact


DA-2012-300/A

Code 29 Rae Street, EAST MACKAY

Reef To Range Investments Pty Ltd

Extension of Relevant Period (4 Years) - Multiple Dwelling Units (5) & 1 Urban Residential Lot into 5 Lot Community Title Scheme by Standard Format Plan


DA-2012-334/A

Code 16-22 Centurion Drive, PAGET

Ezy Vehicle Rentals

Extension to Relevant Period - Vehicle Hire Premises Brogan Jones

DA-2013-61/A

Code 39 Holland Street, WEST MACKAY

Chrometein Pty Ltd

Extension to Relevant Period - Multiple Dwelling Units (5) Darryl Bibay

DA-2016-113

Code 2426 Mackay-Eungella Road, MIRANI

Dennis J Breadsell 2 Rural Lots into 3 Lots Kathryn Goodman

DA-2016-114

Code 767 Bruce Highway, FARLEIGH

Paul A Schembri and Elizabeth Schembri

1 Rural Lot into 2 Lots Helle Jorgensen Smith

DA-2016-116

Code L 502 Mackay-Habana Road, RICHMOND

Sugarview Developments Pty Ltd

1 Urban Expansion Lot into 55 Lots (Sugarview Estate - Stage 8)

Brogan Jones

DA-2016-117

Code 2 Mangrove Road, MACKAY

Lend Lease Real Estate Investments Limited

Shopping Centre (Caneland Central Expansion) Brogan Jones

DA-2016-118

Code 53-63 Crichtons Road, PAGET

BOMA Group General Industry - Solar Farm Leah Harris

DA-2016-119

Code L 11 Gormleys Road, MOUNT JUKES

Anne F Kley Boundary Realignment 10 Rural Lots into 10 Lots Josephine McCann

DA-2016-120

Code 3 Hackett Court, CAMPWIN BEACH

Graham A Moon Undefined Use (Small Scale Home Based Motor Mechanic)

Josephine McCann

DA-2016-121

Code 197 Boundary Road East, PAGET

Castelletto Pty Ltd General Industry (Extension to Existing Industrial Shed) Helle Jorgensen Smith

DA-2016-122

Code L 1 Broad Street, SARINA

Verve Buiilding Design and Concepts

Service Station (Extensions) Josephine McCann

DA-2016-123

Code Aura Street, MCEWENS BEACH

Mackay Regional Council

1 Open Space lot into 11 Lots & Balance Lot Brogan Jones

DA-2016-124

Code L 27 Ian Reddacliff Drive, THE LEAP

Gemini Homes (QLD) Pty Ltd

Dwelling House (Steep Land Overlay) Josephine McCann

DA-2016-125

Code L 10 Leichhardt Road, MIRANI

Pioneer Valley Golf Club Incorporated

Sport and Recreation - Golf Buggy Shed Leah Harris

DA-2016-126

Code 10 Canberra Street, NORTH MACKAY

The Roman Catholic Trust Corporation

Educational Establishment (Kindergarten ancillary to existing school)

Brogan Jones

DA-2016-127

Code 78 Cemetery Road, SARINA

Michael K Haylett Host Home Accommodation Josephine McCann

DA-2016-128

Code L 6 Maraju-Yakapari Road, BALNAGOWAN

Charles S Agius and Anne M Agius

Boundary Realignment 2 Rural Lots into 2 Lots Leah Harris

DA-2016-129

Code 26 Johnson Street, WEST MACKAY

Keith R Duffy and Kate Duffy

Dwelling House (Flood & Inundation Overlay) Helle Jorgensen Smith

DA-2016-130

Code 18-26 Central Drive, ANDERGROVE

Health On Central Health Care Centre Helle Jorgensen Smith


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App No.

Code / Impact


DA-2016-81

Code 160 Boundary Road, OORALEA

Optus Mobile Pty Ltd

Telecommunications Facility Brogan Jones

DA-2017-1

Code 217 Wainai Road, FARLEIGH

Victor J Attard 1 Rural Residential Lot into 2 Lots Leah Harris

DA-2017-2

Code 26 Tidemann Street, WALKERSTON

Rodney G Curran and Frances M Curran

Dwelling House (Flood & Inundation) and Front Boundary Setback Relaxation

Kathryn Goodman

DA-2017-3

Code 404 Bridge Road, WEST MACKAY

The Roman Catholic Trust Corporation

Child Care Centre (Extensions to Existing Facility) Josephine McCann

DA-2017-4

Code L 103 Alexandra Street, WEST MACKAY

Ozcare Accommodation Units (Aged Care Facility - 126 beds) Leah Harris

DA-2017-5

Code 22 Palmer Street, NORTH MACKAY

Titan Homes Queensland Pty Ltd

Dwelling House (Flood and Inundation Overlay) Josephine McCann

DA-2017-6

Code 16 David Muir Street, SLADE POINT

Debbie's Seafood Pty Ltd

Catering Shop Brogan Jones

Development Applications Entering Decision making Period

App No. Code /

Impact Address Applicant Description Officer

MCUC-2010-96A

Code 1272 Hay Point Road HAY POINT

Whitsunday Design & Drafting

Request to Consider Plans "Generally in Accordance" Extension to Existing Motel and Environmentally Relevant Activity 63 for a Sewerage Treatment Plant (15 Temporary Accommodation Cabins)

Brogan Jones

MCUC-2012-300A

Code 29 Rae Street EAST MACKAY

Reef To Range Investments Pty Ltd

Extension of Relevant Period (4 Years) - Multiple Dwelling Units (5) & 1 Urban Residential Lot into 5 Lot Community Title Scheme by Standard Format Plan


MCUC-2016-118

Code 53 Crichtons Road PAGET


MCUC-2016-118

Code 53 Crichtons Road PAGET


MCUC-2016-124

Code 0 Ian Reddacliff Drive THE LEAP

Gemini Homes (QLD) Pty Ltd

Dwelling House (Steep Land Overlay) Josephine McCann

MCUC-2016-130

Code 18 Central Drive ANDERGROVE

Health On Central Health Care Centre Helle Jorgensen Smith

MCUI-2016-106

Impact 34 Mulherin Drive MACKAY HARBOUR

Marina International Pty Ltd and Mackay Marina Car

Hotel - (Extension to Existing Clarion Hotel) Brogan Jones

MCUI-2016-65

Impact 0 Diesel Drive PAGET

Bowen Basin Residences Pty Ltd

Service Station, Catering Shop and Tourist Facility Leah Harris

MCUI-2016-99

Impact 0 R Watts Road BENHOLME

Mobile Crushing Co Extractive Industry Darryl Bibay

ROLC-2016-113

Code 2426 Mackay-Eungella Road MIRANI

Dennis J Breadsell 2 Rural Lots into 3 Lots Kathryn Goodman

ROLC-2016-119

Code 0 Gormleys Road MOUNT JUKES

Anne F Kley Boundary Realignment 10 Rural Lots into 10 Lots Josephine McCann


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Development Applications Finalised

App No. Code /

Impact Address Applicant Description Officer

Approved Subject to Conditions

CAC-ASPA-2016/91

Code 194-202 Malcomson Street MOUNT PLEASANT QLD 4740

Cotherstone Pty Ltd

Combined Application - Reconfiguration of a Lot - 1 Commercial Lot into 2 Lots & Preliminary Approval for Material Change of Use - Accommodation Units (109 Room Retirement Village) and Motel (114 Room Hotel)

Brogan Jones

MCUC-ASPA-2016/112

Code 37-43 Sunset Drive ERAKALA QLD 4740

Urban Trend Construction

Dwelling House (Steep Land Overlay) & Residential Storage Shed (Oversized)


MCUC-ASPA-2016/121

Code 197 Boundary Road East PAGET QLD 4740

Castelletto Pty Ltd

General Industry (Extension to Existing Industrial Shed)


MCUC-ASPA-2016/125

Code L 10 Leichhardt Road MIRANI QLD 4754

Pioneer Valley Golf Club Incorporated

Sport and Recreation - Golf Buggy Shed Leah Harris

MCUC-ASPA-2016/81

Code 160 Boundary Road OORALEA QLD 4740

Optus Mobile Pty Ltd

Telecommunications Facility Brogan Jones

MCUC-ASPA-2017/2

Code 26 Tidemann Street WALKERSTON QLD 4751

Rodney G Curran and Frances M Curran

Dwelling House (Flood & Inundation) and Front Boundary Setback Relaxation

Kathryn Goodman

MCUC-ASPA-2017/5

Code 22 Palmer Street NORTH MACKAY QLD 4740

Titan Homes Queensland Pty Ltd

Dwelling House (Flood and Inundation Overlay) Josephine McCann

MCUCD-IDAS-2003/122A

Code 5 Brickworks Court GLENELLA QLD 4740

E-Waste Recycling Australia Pty Ltd

Change to Development Approval – Material Change of Use – Warehouse and associated office use to General Industry


MCUCD-IDAS-2004/96A

Code 339 Bridge Road WEST MACKAY QLD 4740

Goodstart Early Learning

Change to Development Approval - Change of Conditions - Material Change of Use - Childcare Centre

Kathryn Goodman

MCUI-ASPA-2016/71

Impact L 4 Running Creek Road OAKENDEN QLD 4741

Desmond M McCallum

Caravan Park Darryl Bibay

MCUI-ASPA-2016/77

Impact L 900 Mackay-Bucasia Road BUCASIA QLD 4750

Palagold Pty Ltd and McBay Investments Pty Ltd

Child Care Centre Kathryn Goodman

ROLC-ASPA-2015/70

Code L 3 Friedmans Road HABANA QLD 4740

Habana Springs 1 Rural Residential lot into 11 lots and 1 Balance Lot

Darryl Bibay

ROLC-ASPA-2016/104

Code 10 Darcy Boulevard BEACONSFIELD QLD 4740

SHD Pty Ltd 1 Urban Expansion Lot into 8 Lots Brogan Jones

ROLC-ASPA-2016/105

Code 1361 Sarina Homebush Road SUNNYSIDE QLD 4737

Baulch Family Trust

Boundary Realignment (3 Rural lots into 3 lots) Josephine McCann

ROLC-ASPA-2016/85

Code L 1 Mount Ossa-Seaforth Road SEAFORTH QLD 4741

Seaforth Pines Property Pty Ltd

Boundary Realignment - 2 Rural Lots into 2 Lots Darryl Bibay

Relevant Period Extended

MCUC-ASPA-2011/323A

Code L 911 Yakapari-Seaforth Road SEAFORTH QLD 4741

Seaforth Forest Pty Ltd

Extension to Relevant Period - 1 Split Zone Lot in to 23 Village Lots & 1 Balance Rural Residential Lot

Josephine McCann

MCUC-ASPA-2012/32A

Code 389 Shakespeare Street WEST MACKAY QLD 4740

Dorothy J Jorgensen and Steven J Jorgensen

Request to Extend Relevant Period - 4 Years - Multiple Dwelling Units (4)

Kathryn Goodman


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App No. Code / Impact


MCUC-ASPA-2012/334A

Code 16-22 Centurion Drive PAGET QLD 4740

Ezy Vehicle Rentals

Extension to Relevant Period - Vehicle Hire Premises

Brogan Jones

RECONF-IDAS-2009/462C

Code L 4 Hodges Road SHOAL POINT QLD 4750

Jamie Pickering Pty Ltd

Request to Extend Relevant Period (4 years)- 1 Lot into 312 Lots comprising 302 Residential Lots Plus 9 Park/Open Space/Conservation Lots Plus Balance Lot

Kathryn Goodman

Application Not Required

MCUC-ASPA-2016/115

Code L 13 Mount Ossa-Seaforth Road MOUNT OSSA QLD 4741

Mt Ossa Rural Store

Material Change of Use - Shop Kathryn Goodman

Application Withdrawn

MCUI-ASPA-2016/49

Impact 4 Somerset Drive ANDERGROVE QLD 4740

Trinity Property Consultants Pty Ltd

Multiple Dwelling Units (3) Darryl Bibay

ROLC-ASPA-2016/110

Code 143 Wainai Road FARLEIGH QLD 4741

Vella's Plant Hire Pty Ltd

1 Rural Lot into 2 Rural Lots and Access Easement


Negotiated Decision

ROLC-ASPA-2016/86

Code 34 Hamilton Street NORTH MACKAY QLD 4740

Kylie M Smith 1 Urban Residential Lot into 5 Lots Josephine McCann


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