Council meeting highlights: Standing Committee Meeting - 9 May 2022

Published on 09 May 2022

Please see below for highlights of the final determinations made at tonight’s Standing Committee meeting. The full agenda and reports are available at meeting agendas and minutes. The stream of tonight’s meeting will be available online at lakemac.com.au within 48 hours.

14 Parklea Avenue, Croudace Bay, telecommunications facility

Council approved a development standard variation providing a maximum height of 25m and approved Development Application DA/3258/2021 for a telecommunications facility at Croudace Bay Sporting Complex, 14 Parklea Avenue, Croudace Bay.

27 Point Piper Road, Eraring – Alterations and additions to dwelling house

Council approved a development standard variation providing a maximum height of 6.8m and approved Development Application DA/2740/2021 for alterations and additions to an existing dwelling house at 27 Point Piper Road, Eraring.

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital – Draft planning proposal to amend Height of Buildings Map in Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014

Council agreed to proceed to a Gateway Determination in relation to a draft planning proposal to amend the height of buildings at the northern part of Lake Macquarie Private Hospital, and to place the draft planning proposal on exhibition for a minimum of 28 days, subject to the outcome of the Gateway Determination.

Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser said tonight’s decision was a positive step towards securing a significant investment in our city, as well as the future health outcomes of Lake Macquarie residents.

“Lake Macquarie Private Hospital is a major employer in our city’s healthcare sector,” Cr Fraser said.

“This significant investment will allow the hospital to expand the services they offer, and provide an even greater standard of care for their patients and our growing Lake Macquarie community.”

Please see below for highlights of recommendations made at tonight’s Standing Committee Meeting to be considered at the Ordinary Council meeting on Monday 23 May 2022.

Reclassification of various sites – 2022 Roads Amendment to Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014

Council discussed approving reclassification of Council-owned sites at Argenton, Balmoral, Belmont, Cardiff, Charlestown, Gateshead, Marks Point, Speers Point, Swansea and Wangi Wangi from community to operational land for the purpose of road dedication.

Part 101 Skye Point Road, Coal Point – Proposed purchase

Council discussed approving the purchase of part of 101 Skye Point Road, Coal Point.

Requests for donations

Council discussed approving a donation of $2000 to Mums’ Cottage for First Touch Infant Massage courses, and $2000 to Cardiff Boolaroo District Cricket Club Inc for a pergola at Pasterfield Sporting Complex, Cameron Park.

Child-safe Organisation Statement of Commitment

Council discussed adopting a statement of commitment to keeping children safe.