Council meeting preview: Standing Committee – Monday 5 December 2022
Published on 01 December 2022
Council’s next meeting will take place at the Administration Building at Speers Point on Monday 5 December 2022, with a Standing Committee meeting starting from 6.30pm.
Members of the public have the option to watch the proceedings live online at webcast.lakemac.com.au
Below are some of the items listed for discussion. You can view the full agenda online.
Adoption of planning proposal – 18 Gosford Road, Wyee
Council will discuss endorsing a planning proposal to amend the Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014, and noting submissions made during public exhibition of the proposal.
36 Macquarie Street and 1 Walter Street, Belmont – Residential flat building and commercial premises
Council will discuss endorsing a development standard variation under clause 4.6 of the Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan 2014 providing a maximum height of 34.49m, exceeding the 22m development standard by 12.49m or 64 per cent, and approving development application DA/2863/2021 for demolition, residential flat building and commercial premises, subject to conditions of consent.
Rescinding of Council policies following organisation review
Council will discuss rescinding the:
- Homelessness Policy Commitment – Version 1
- Priority Access to Performing Arts Centre – Version 5
- Planning Agreement – Car Parking Deficiencies – Version 2
- Data Sharing Policy – Version 1.
Adoption of Aquatic Facilities Strategy
Council will discuss adopting the Aquatic Facilities Strategy and its supporting documents, and noting submissions made during public exhibition of the strategy.
Community Environment Grants 2022-2023 Round One funding recommendations
Council will discuss funding five applications for a total of $9,662.96 as part of the Community Environment Grants 2022-2023 Round One.
Adoption of Lake Macquarie Destination Management Plan 2022-2026
Council will discuss adopting the Lake Macquarie Destination Management Plan 2022-2026, and acknowledging submissions made during public exhibition of the plan.