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George Town Council - COUNCIL MEETING – 25 August 2010 - CONFIRMED MINUTES
P 15 - 235/10 SPECIFIED DEPARTURE – 29-67 MACQUARIE STREET, GEORGE TOWN (REGENT SQUARE)
AUTHOR: Planning Consultant (Johnstone, McGee & Gandy Pty Ltd) [But WHO wrote it???]
FILE NO: PID 6440533
SUMMARY
This report discusses the outcome of the public exhibition of a proposed amendment to the George Town Planning Scheme 1991. Six submissions were received during the exhibition period. It is recommended that a modified Draft Amendment be forwarded to the Tasmanian Planning Commission.
BACKGROUND
On 1st June 2010 a S.33 Application was lodged with Council, proposing that a specified departure be inserted into the Planning Scheme to allow 'Civic Building' discretionary status at 29-67 Macquarie Street, George Town (Regent Square). The use is currently prohibited on the site, which is zoned Public Recreation... ...
NOW READ ON http://www.georgetown.tas.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/100825_Minutes_-_August_2010.pdf
DECISION - Moved: Cr Archer; Cr Parish - That pursuant to Section 39(2) of the Land Use Planning & Approvals Act 1993, Council forwards a copy of this report, the representations, the Applicant's response and the Draft Amendment to the Tasmanian Planning Commission for consideration.
CARRIED - For: Crs Burt, Barwick, Broomhall, Parish & Archer Against: Crs Cory & Widdowson
An APPEAL to the TASMANIAN PLANNING COMMISSION followed this decision.
Read the Preliminary Report (attached) and the final report from the TPC online:
PUBLIC QUESTIONS starting P. 5 make interesting reading too! Some examples:
Peter Parkes, George Town
1. Given the grave public concerns of Regent Square developments, will Council be taking any steps to have Regent Square listed as having heritage status being the
oldest town in Australia.
The Mayor stated that this had not been considered, however will investigate what would be required. The Memorial Hall is already listed.
The GT&D Historical Soc. Inc HAS put in a comprehensive application for Regent Square to be added to the Heritage Register.
3. Will Council be holding another public meeting in regards to public concerns to Regent Square and what other consultation will there be with the community?
The Mayor stated that no decision had been made to date, however it was important to have information available for public consideration and the Mayor stated that when further information has been provided Council would be happy to have another public information forum if required.
More than 14 months later – NO PUBLIC MEETING has been held and a DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION is being assessed !
Gerald O'Doherty, George Town
2. Has the report considered the existing use and any potential extension to the hall which would require additional car parking area's? Where will the car park go if there is an additional building there? Where is extra car parking going to go for the new facility, and will there still be enough parking for the Memorial Hall?
The Mayor stated that the previous Value Management study looked at car parking in relation to the design of Regent Square. The parking area behind the hall has
already been extended.
In 1935 the section of the park 'resumed' for parking was restricted to 50 yds (42.43m) from Macquarie St. NO FURTHER parking area has been APPROVED.
Where are the extra 120 car parking bays required for the hall extensions?
Lorraine Wootton, Low Head
1. Was any consideration given to the views of the community discussed at the Value Management report on the two day workshop, or to the responses Council received from community groups on the development of Regent Square?
And, did Council ever consider that this building would result in a duplication of services and facilities in this community?
George Town, now has its very distinctive multi-purpose, cultural centre in the focal point of the town, at great expense and not expected to be paid for, for many years. Has Council considered that when most of the activities - especially the library – are shifted to the proposed Hub it could become an empty shell – the upgraded amenities and our Bicentenary Quilts could be no longer accessible to the public at most times?
The Mayor stated that no other buildings were envisaged at that time, Council will be considering use of any vacant space within the Memorial Hall.
Did this really answer the question fully?
WHAT IS THE USE OF PUBLIC QUESTION TIME, IF QUESTIONS ARE NEVER FOLLOWED UP OR CONSIDERED?
MANY REMAIN WITHOUT SATISFACTORY ANSWERS.
"Friends of Regent Square"
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