minutes - City of Stirling

MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL
18 SEPTEMBER 2012
Conservation Parameter No. 7: Any original ceiling treatments should be retained and
restored. As with flooring, original pressed tin should be salvaged from the demolition of the
remaining building and reused in the conservation works, where the original ceiling is no
longer extant.
Applicants Comment
The applicant has advised that the
prospective tenant do not wish to re-use any
of the existing ceilings within their tenancy
and therefore, has proposed two
alternatives:-
Re-use an element of the original
pressed tin ceiling within the entry
lobby to the upper level office and/or
residential uses, as a means to
interpret the building's history; or
Leave the ceiling in-situ but cover it
with a suspended ceiling to meet
tenant requirements, whilst
preserving the original ceiling for
resurrection at a later date.
City’s Heritage Consultant Comment
The latter alternative is the preferred
solution, as it will enable the ceiling to be
reinstated at a later date. During the works it
is recommended that the Applicant take
photographs documenting the nature and
extent of existing pressed tin ceiling.
In relation to the suggestion to reinstate a
portion of weatherboard to the Second
Avenue façade, the applicant has advised
that they will consider this request, but
cannot make any commitment with respect
to retaining this element of the building's
fabric.
Policy and Legislative Implications
The owner/applicant has exercised their right to have the decision reviewed in accordance
with Part 14 of the Planning and Development Act 2005. The City is required to attend a
further directions hearing at the SAT on 5 October 2012.
Financial Implications
Should Council resolve to refuse the revised proposal, the matter may proceed to a full
hearing at the SAT. Costs for the hearing may range from $10,000 to $15,000.
Strategic Implications
Goal 2:
Objective 2.1:
SI 2.1.6:
To plan, develop, enhance and maintain a quality built and natural
environment based on sustainability principles.
Position the City as a flagship of sustainable urban local government,
encouraging innovative, creative and inspirational built form and
infrastructure.
Develop and implement policies to improve the identification, retention and
restoration of heritage buildings, streetscapes and areas.
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