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STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE Agenda – 23 June 2011

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE

NOTICE OF MEETING Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Coorong District Council’s Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee will be held at the Customer Service Centre Boardroom, Tailem Bend on Thursday 23rd June 2011 at 3.00pm. Yours sincerely Timothy Tol DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DIRECTOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT


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STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY

COMMITTEE Customer Service Centre Boardroom, Tailem Bend

Thursday 23rd June 2011, 3.00pm

AGENDA

1. Welcome 2. Attendance & Apologies 3. Receipt of Reports 4. Verbal submissions from members of the community regarding written submissions

received during the Public and Agency Consultation process for the Strategic Directions Report.

In accordance with Section 30(5) of the Development Act 1993 all community members who provided a written submission in accordance with Section 30(3)(a) of the Development Act 1993 have been provided an opportunity to appear before the Committee.

5. Reports

5.1. Summary of Agency and Community Submissions for the Strategic Directions Report (Section 30 Review)

6. Confidential Reports

6.1 Confidential Submission received from Planning Solutions SA Trevor White (Planning Solutions SA) has indicated he will provide a verbal submission in support of the written submission to the Committee.

7. Next Meeting 8. Closure


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5.1 AGENCY AND COMMUNITY SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED FOR THE STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS REPORT Report Public and agency consultation for the Strategic Direction Report closed on 26 May 2011. During the consultation period 15 submissions were received, 11 from agencies and 4 from the community. Council’s Planning Officer has summarised all the submission in the attached Summary of Submissions Table. This table also includes a comment and proposed actions in response to the issues raised in the submissions. As a result of the agency and community submissions the following amendments to the Strategic Directions Report are recommended:

Strategic Plan Goal 1.1 Strategy 1.1.1 Action 1.1.1.2

Other Documents N/A Statutory Implications Section 30 of the Development Act 1993 Financial Implications N/A Authors Director Sustainable Development & Planning

Officer ESD Impact/Benefit Economic Facilitating economic prosperity, sustainable

growth and employment throughout the district. Social Enhancing the quality of life for the community

by encouraging health, well being and safety. Environmental Responsibly managing the natural and built

environment with the aim of attaining sustainability.

Recommendation That the Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee:

1. Receive and note the Summary of Submissions Report. 2. Endorse the recommended amendments to the draft Strategic Directions

Report. 3. Recommend that the Coorong District Council adopt the Strategic

Directions Report as amended. 4. Recommend that the Coorong District Council forward a copy of the

adopted Strategic Directions Report to the Minister in accordance with Section 30(7) of the Development Act 1993.

5. Recommend that the Coorong District Council delegate to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer to enter into an agreement with the Minister on the steps that Council will take as a result of the matters contained in the report in accordance with Section 30(8) of the Development Act 1993.


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Affordable Housing – Including policy that seeks to maintain the current situation in regard to the good supply of affordable housing options in the townships, thus mitigating population decline.

Removing reference to the Elwomple area as a potential location for further rural living development.

Amending the reference to the Princes Highway Service Roads for potential expansion of commercial development in Tailem Bend.

Insert a reference to ecologically based accommodation in the tourism opportunities in the River Murray Protection Area.

Council staff met with Brenton Lewis and Dylan Strong from Regional Development Australia (RDA) Murraylands Riverland on 9 June 2011. Several issues were raised at this meeting including:

RDA is keen to work more closely with Council to promote opportunities for regional and economic development.

The Tailem Bend Motorsport Park masterplan needs to progress quickly to ensure the opportunities for the motorsport development come to fruition. If it does not look like the motorsport concept can be successful then Council should look at alternatives for the site which has significant strategic opportunities however it was agreed that the motorsport park development would bring many benefits for the Council area and Murraylands region if it proceeds.

Several opportunities for intensive animal keeping (chicken sheds, cattle feedlots) were discussed. There may be opportunities for chicken sheds in the north west area of the Council district and opportunities for more feedlots in the Tintinara district.

The Coorong District Council should try to make the most of existing infrastructure such as gas pipeline and transport (road and rail).

The Coorong District Council should investigate the opportunities for Tailem Bend to be a major intermodal transport hub.

Due to the location of the gas pipeline not being in this locality the feasibility of a Murray Bridge to Tailem Bend Industrial Corridor may be minimal. Other areas of Council may be more suited for Industrial Development. The area between Tailem Bend and Murray Bridge may be more suitable for intensive animal keeping opportunities.

Council needs to develop a Strategic Land Use Masterplan that focusses on current opportunities for residential, industrial and primary production and current infrastructure opportunities.

As a result of the meeting with the RDA the following amendments are recommended:

The first project to be undertaken is to develop a Strategic Land Use Masterplan for the district, particularly focussing on industrial, residential and primary production opportunities. This plan would act as a prospectus for potential developers, provide important background information for potential costs for infrastructure to service specific areas, set out a blueprint for future development for a 20 plus year horizon and provide important investigations


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that will support the Industry and Rural Lands DPAs which will commence immediately following the completion of the masterplan.

Removal of the reference to an Industrial Corridor and inclusion of a reference to investigate the feasibility of Tailem Bend being an Intermodal Transport Hub.

Council staff agreed with this initiative and it would be an extension of the Strategic Land Use Planning that was undertaken in 2010. The Masterplan would provide more specific and detailed information that will be useful for both Council and prospective developers. RDA have offered to assist with the Masterplan and will contribute towards some of the mapping that will be required. The Masterplan will also be an important inclusion for the Tourism and Economic Development Plan. It is anticipated that the Masterplan initiative would commence in July and be completed within 2-3 months; this would allow it to be considered as part of the Tourism and Economic Development Plan and will enable the proposed Industry and Rural Lands DPAs to commence later in 2011. RDA and Council staff have committed to meeting on a regular basis to ensure a strong relationship between Council and the RDA and to assist Council with capturing economic development opportunities. Late submissions have been accepted from the following:

The Department of Planning and Local Government (DPLG), The SA Murray-Darling Basin NRM Board, and MLEI Consulting Engineers on behalf of Minh Tri Ngo.

The only alteration recommended for the Strategic Directions Report from the late submissions is the change in forecast for population change as indicated by DPLG. Members of the Committee who may wish to view full copies of the submissions are invited to contact Council’s Planning Officer who can make them available. Full copies of all submissions will be available at the Committee Meeting.

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE Agenda – 23 June 2011 SUMMARY OF SUBMISSIONS Respondent Response Planner’s Comment Action Department of the Premier and Cabinet Nerida Saunders Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Division

No specific comment. Commends coverage of environmental and community issues in the Report.

No issues raised. No action required.

Department of Defence John Kerwan Land Planning and Spatial Information

No objection. Notes that the Report identifies development opportunities within the townships.

No issues raised. No action required.

Department for Families and Communities Belinda Hallsworth Affordable Housing & Asset Strategy

Housing SA suggests the promotion of targeted or general affordable housing as driver for population growth and economic development of regions, in particular in reference to the Summary of Future Objectives to be addressed in Development Plan Amendments (DPAs).

District is generally affordable, irrespective of promotion. Marketing of population growth can be undertaken strategically beyond limitations of Development Plan.

No action.

All re-zonings that provide for increased residential development are required to include a minimum of 15% affordable housing (as per Better Development Plan (BDP) Modules).

Provisions not taken up in BDP as per liaison with Department of Planning and Local Government (DPLG). This was based on the existing private market already providing an adequate supply of affordable housing for low income earners (<$163,000 indicative house price) and medium income earners (<$244,000 indicative house price) for all townships, in excess of the 15% specific affordable housing target. In addition, these are generally in locations in reasonable proximity to existing services. New residential subdivisions are generally on the fringes of the townships. Additional incentive is considered to be not required at this time, especially in regard to land prices. Provisions which enable medium density residences (group and semi-detached

Insert the following into Page 14 of Demographic Profile and Development Opportunities which reflects recognition of housing affordability in the townships: With regard to Council’s demographic profile and development opportunities, the following key objectives may need to be addressed in future DPAs: Policy that seeks to

maintain the current position in regard to the good supply of affordable housing


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Respondent Response Planner’s Comment Action dwellings) are already in the Development Plan for the Residential Zone.

options in the townships, thus mitigating population decline.

SA Water Peter Iliescu Major Developments

Potential growth being incorporated in Long Term Plan for South East region which is supplied from Tailem Bend Water Treatment Plant.

Water supply and all other associated infrastructure to be considered through any future DPA for township expansion.

No action at this time. Consideration in future DPAs.

Water conservation measures to be implemented where possible, including rainwater tank supply.

The BDP policy reiterates this. Look at adequacy of rainwater tank provisions.

No action at this time.

Protection of groundwater and surface water quality and quantity.

Provisions already exist. No action.

Infrastructure provision costs (new/upgrade) to be borne by developer to a standard as required by SA Water.

These are assessed on an individual merit basis. Current provisions state that infrastructure (including water supply) must be adequately addressed through development assessment process.

No action.

Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure Reece Loughron Transport Services

Traffic volume analysis, particularly in regard to rezoning in vicinity of the highways, required to ensure traffic network issues are addressed at DPA stage.

To be undertaken in relevant DPA investigations.

No action required at this time. Consideration in future DPAs.

No additional access points supported on Princes Hwy north of Tailem Bend. Industrial corridor issue in high speed environment.

To be taken into consideration for any rezoning in this area (or provisions that enable intensification of land use).


Rural living potential along Mallee Hwy would need to be rationalised through combined access.

To be considered if intensification of existing “rural living” use envisaged. Access issues might render further rural living in Elwomple locality being unsuitable. Remove reference to this locality at this time to reflect concern.

Amend the following on Page 15 of Township Development Opportunities – Tailem Bend: In addition, there might be opportunity for intensification of larger rural living options in the “Blacketts Subdivision” and, to a lesser extent, “Elwomple Subdivision” areas currently located within the Primary Production Zone.


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Respondent Response Planner’s Comment Action Expansion of town centre along Princes Hwy

in Meningie not desirable, onsite carparking critical. Does not encourage additional commercial businesses along Princes Hwy at Tailem Bend.

Any extension of Town Centre Zone in Meningie would require policy to reflect adequate provision of on-site carparking. Tailem Bend businesses (other than Coles Express Service Station) access the service road only; hence safe access/egress onto the highway already exists.

Insert the following on Page 16 of Township Development Opportunities – Tailem Bend: This may involve further encouragement of additional commercial businesses to locate along the Princes Highway service road.

Junction upgrade required for Tailem Bend Motorsport Park development. Access to Industrial Corridor critical.

To be taken into consideration in Motorsport Park DPA and Industrial DPA.


Advertisement provisions more specific to localities in excess of 80 km/h speed limit.

To be taken into consideration through DPAs which reference these.


Keep Meningie and Tintinara aerodromes free from conflicting development.

BDP modules will reflect this. Location of Residential Airpark needs thorough investigations to ensure land use conflict does not occur.


Update transport overlays in mapping.

BDP mapping will correct this. No action.

ETSA Utilities Santina Barbaro

Ensuring that protection of network is provided for in respect to conflicting land use

Noted. No action at this time.

Future load growth to be investigated through DPA process.

To be taken into consideration in future DPAs. No action at this time.

South Australian Tourism Commission Gary Haines

Supports adoption of BDP modules, and removal of Motel as non-complying in rural zones.

BDP modules being adopted. Motel still non-complying, can be investigated through Rural Lands DPA.

Possible amendment in future DPA.

South East Natural Resources Management Board Justine Drew

Natural resource management issues to be addressed in BDP and future DPAs.

BDP being adopted. Comment on future DPAs to be considered.


Recommendations of Limestone Coast and Coorong Coastal Action Plan and Conservation Priority Study to be considered when reviewing development in relation to dune retreat.

Noted. All of coastal area in Coorong DC is contained within Coorong National Park. In DENR’s best interest to ensure coastal management is suitable. Key geological features might be considered to be a layer in future DPAs if appropriate in regard to land use.



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Respondent Response Planner’s Comment Action Possible contamination of Indawarra Lake.

Issue if looking to be for community use. Noted. To be investigated in any future DPA. No action at this time.

Local heritage to include locations of natural resources of value for “ongoing Aboriginal cultural economy”.

Should be included in any reference to investigations for Local Heritage.

No action at this time. Consideration in future Local Heritage DPA.

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Jaan Fox

Buffers for development adjacent Parks and Reserves to be increased to protect the built environment as well as native vegetation assets.

Bushfire DPA could address fire management concerns. Provisions in Rural Lands DPA to take into consideration DENR advice.


“High Environmental Significance” areas to be mapped.

Possible, would be at direction of DPLG (for consistency in BDP).


Iron-grass Natural Temperate Grassland of SA is a critically endangered community. Survey of eastern portion of Tailem Bend to assess if EPBC Act is applicable is required.

Any future expansion of Tailem Bend to the east will require vegetation survey for this ecosystem.


No residential/rural living expansion in areas of remnant native vegetation.

These areas to be identified in Rural Lands DPA.


South Australia Police Bronwyn Kilmer South Operations Service

Supportive. Request ongoing liaison in regard to development of Tailem Bend Motorsport Park.

Consideration in Tailem Bend Motorsport Park DPA.


Wellington East Developments Pty Ltd Ian Gunner

Potential for ecologically-based residential development within the River Murray Floodplain and associated remediation of disused dairy flats to ephemeral wetlands. Specific location proposed adjacent to the Wellington East township. Managed through Community Scheme created by Community Title.

Would facilitate economic development in the locality. Impact of development within floodplain requires investigation. Zoning implications to be identified. Already identified that alternative development opportunities, including tourism and accommodation options might be appropriate. Could add reference to being ecologically-based accommodation development.

Insert the following into Page 22 of Development within the River Murray Protection Area: Opportunities for

expanding tourism development and ecologically-based accommodation options in key localities….

Potential to investigate through Rural Lands/River Murray Protection Area DPA.


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Respondent Response Planner’s Comment Action Lisa & Peter Doolette Suggestions in regard to improving amenity of

northern entrance into Meningie and facilities associated with the Lions Park. More focus on residential use for Yumali/Dehy Road, although current mix okay. Remove overnight truck parking from town. Supportive of Town Centre expansion along Narrung Road.

Noted. Consider in provisions for these localities where relates specifically to development.


Trevor Rasheed for RL & MP Ayres

Investigate actual level of 1956 floodline, especially as it relates to land within the Floodplain Policy Area which is known to be at an elevation above the flood (e.g. Section 273A, Hundred of Bonney).

Include GIS investigations in Rural Lands/River Murray Protection Area DPA.

No action at this time. Investigate in Rural Lands/River Murray Protection Area DPA.

Late Submissions South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board Mike Penhall Local Government/Water Quality

Acknowledges opportunities to address deficiencies in regard to improving natural resources management. Looking forward to commenting on range of future DPAs which might impact on natural resources.

Comments noted. Mandatory referral to agency for future DPAs.

No action required.

Department of Planning and Local Government Malcolm Govett Strategic Policy Division

Noting 16 priorities for the Coorong District Council as outlined in the Murray and Mallee Region Plan that Council’s DPA work program should seek to implement. It acknowledges that this quantity of work is likely to take longer than the 5 year period that this SDR is covering.

Relevant section of Murray and Mallee Region Plan to be referenced in any new DPA.


Suggests that the need for a Renewable Energy Precinct DPA should be reviewed as the Rural Lands/Primary Production Zone should be sufficiently flexible to cater for appropriate location of these major infrastructure projects.

Noted. Investigations for Rural Lands/River Murray Protection Area DPA should provide direction as to whether precinct is necessary.


Updating of Section 4.2 Demographic Profile and Development Opportunities, with the small area population projection for the

New population projection noted. Amend SDR accordingly.

Amend the following on Page 13 of Demographic Profile and Development


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Respondent Response Planner’s Comment Action Council area now indicating a decline in population of 2.5% from 2006 to 2026.

Opportunities: The projected population decline from the 2006 census population to 2026 is approximately 2.5%.

MLEI Consulting Engineers Daniel Hermann for Minh Tri Ngo

Seeking review of Residential/Rural Living zoning, specifically as it relates to Lot 24 Warrengie Drive, Meningie which is predominately located in the Rural Living Zone, however 20-25% of the subject land is situated in the Residential Zone. Request review to rezone entire allotment to Residential Zone as services available and would align with the adjoining development lot, Lot 40, which is entirely zoned Residential. No specific DPA dealing with residential land supply and demand in Meningie. Request that this be included in the Meningie Town Centre DPA.

Considered that there is ample supply of Residential zoned land in Meningie covering the next 5 years, acknowledging that zoning should align with allotments boundaries to provide greater clarity to potential development of the lot. Could potentially expand Town Centre DPA to investigate anomalies within township zoning.

No action at this time. Look at potential to expand scope of Town Centre DPA.


6.1 CONFIDENTIAL STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS REPORT SUBMISSION FROM PLANNING SOLUTIONS SA

RECOMMENDATION That in accordance with Section 90(2) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee orders that the public, (excepting the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Planning Officer and Sustainable Development Project Support Officer), be excluded from attendance at the meeting to the extent that the Committee considers it necessary to receive, discuss or consider in confidence the report to be provided at the meeting – Planning Solutions SA – Submission for the Strategic Directions Report. That the Committee is satisfied that pursuant to Section 90(3)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1999: The information the disclosure of which- Is commercial information of a confidential nature (not being a trade secret) the disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied the information, or to confer a commercial advantage on a third party. RECOMMENDATION That under Section 90(2) and (3)(b)(i) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council pursuant to Section 91(7)(b) of that Act order that the discussion and report remain in confidence and the resolution come out of confidence.