Ordinary 070530Minut.. - Shire of Shark Bay

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ORDINARY COUNCIL AGENDA - 30 MAY 2007 Page 26 1 The submission and approval of a building licence for the construction of a carport/garage on 77 (Lot 115) Hughes Street, Denham. 2 The southern brick wall being a mix of construction materials other than face brickwork. Voting Requirements Simple Majority Required. Date of Report 21 May 2007 Moved Cr Blennerhassett Seconded Cr Hoult That the recommendation be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11.4 SUBDIVISIONAL PROPOSAL - LOT 1 EDEL LOCATION NANGA ROAD, NANGA P2037 Author Manager Regulatory Services Disclosure of Any Interest Nil. Précis HTD Surveyors and Planners have submitted an application for preliminary approval of support for a proposed subdivision of Part Lot 1 Nanga on behalf of proponent Mr T Sears. This report considers the application and recommends that it not be supported. Background In support of its submission the following information has been provided. Proposed Subdivision - Lot 1 Edel Location Nanga Road, Nanga In September 2006, based on the advice from the Shire's Town Planning Department, the WA Planning Commission resolved to refuse an application for the excision of 6,884 square metres from the abovementioned property, for the following reasons - 1 The proposed subdivision is inconsistent with the "Special Use - Tourist Development" zoning of the land in the Council's Town Planning Scheme. Subdivision in the manner proposed would create potential for additional building development which would be in conflict with the zoning objectives. 2 The Commission is not prepared to approve a subdivision for residential purposes only in an area zoned for tourist development, as it is contrary to the Town Planning Scheme and will conflict with the intent and purpose of the zone. 3 Approval to the subdivision would set an undesirable precedent for the further subdivision of surrounding lots. ADVICE TO APPLICANT 1 The permitted uses in respect to this site are tourist development (including caravan parks), chalet development, holiday cottages, museums, residences and any other uses that Council considers to be ancillary and incidental to the approved predominant use and are consistent with the objectives of the Shire of Shark Bay Town Planning Scheme No 2. It appears that the reasons for the refusal are contradictory, in that the Shire's Town Planner and the Commission were not prepared to approve a subdivision for residential purposes only in an area zoned for tourist development as it is contrary to the TPS & will conflict with the intent & purpose of the zone, however, in the advice to the applicant it is clearly stated that under the Town Planning Scheme "residences and any other uses that Council considers to be ancillary & incidental to the approval predominant use" as permitted uses.
ORDINARY COUNCIL AGENDA - 30 MAY 2007 Page 27 The purpose of the application was to allow the landowner to remain in the area, whilst selling the main portion of the property for a larger commercial tourist venture such as chalets & holiday cottages, whilst developing the 6,884 square metre as a unique small scale boutique eco-tourism venture. The principal aim of the proposed venture is to appeal to those tourists that love the outdoors whilst note being the "camping type". The proposed building/s will use the basic types of eco principles such as - • solar power • solar passive design • use of plantation and recycled timbers • building location and footprint to ensure minimal impact on the land • reduced and minimised use of chemicals & PVC products • low energy and water saving appliances & fittings • protection & promotion of indigenous flora & fauna The intended venture will draw information and be based on other eco home/resort type ventures in Australia, including "Coco Eco Resort - Broome", "Ningaloo Reef Retreat", and "Kooljarman - Cape Leveque". The owners' intentions however will be most similar (although smaller scale) to that of the "Coco Eco Resort" which is a Bed & Breakfast nature retreat. Each of the above uses however utilise the basic principles as listed above, whilst still remaining individual due to their unique locations. Shark Bay is promoted as a "World Heritage" area, yet there are no examples of this type of venture available in the immediate area. There are a number of architects in the state and across the country that specialise in this type of development, and most will push for the acknowledgement of regionally responsive design, hence designs for locations will differ depending on their environmental factors such as wind, sunlight, native vegetation, general climate, etc. The owner envisages that the design of the house will utilise any cooling ocean breezes, have ceiling fans, be solar oriented and promote a quiet relaxed setting in a natural environment. The building will be elevated and oriented to make the most of any cooling breezes and enjoy panoramic views and a visual connection to the tidal bay & ocean beyond. The building form will be a direct response to the climatic conditions and environmental qualities of the site, with roof forms that can act as "wind scoops" directing available breezes to within the buildings during summer. It is noted however that the area also experiences very strong winds, therefore the building design will also factor this into its design with one possible solution being the use of slatted timber panels to buffer the wind whilst still allowing a ventilation flow, and some solar penetration for lighting. Wherever possible the building will be reliant on passive thermal design to assist with energy efficiency. The owner will be committed to the use of alternative energy production wherever possible with aims of possibly running the whole building on solar power with an emergency generator backup. Energy consumption will be carefully considered with the use of energy efficient appliances & fixtures. Other Eco Resorts and dwellings around Australia & Globally for that matter tend to focus & market themselves based on the natural environment, and the kind of "escape" aspect of the location. Given this, the owner has also recognised that he will have to not only commit to the basic eco principles but it will also be very important for the area to be revegetated and for the land to reflect its original natural state. The intended use will be able to market itself as an alternative accommodation form in the region that will attract like minded tourists to the area. It will also be in a position to raise awareness of sustainable building/development and tourism in the region. Given that the above proposal will be an extremely costly exercise, the landowner obviously requires some assurances that this proposal can and will be supported. The purpose of the subdivision is to ensure that this venture can and will be treated as a completely separate operation to that which currently exists on the subject land.
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