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"3. Public Submissions
Geoff Bonus - on behalf of applicant-architect of project
Addressed the panel for the proposal and addressed some issues raised in the council assessment report.
4.Business Item Recommendations
2010SYE060 - Leichhardt - D/2010/408 - Demolition of structures, construction of mixed use development (supermarket & 10 dwellings) with basement parking, strata subdivision & remediation - 69-73 Parramatta Road, ANNANDALE.
1) The Panel resolves unanimously to refuse the application for the following reasons:
2)The Panel has considered the applicant's request to defer the application but concluded against this course of action, as any amended proposal would be significantly different from the existing and require re-exhibition, so that deferral would not provide the applicant with any benefit compared to lodging a new application.
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting concluded at 7.28pm ..."
Source: Endorsed JRPP Minutes.pdf 16 December 2010(204KB PDF viewed 21 Dec 2010)
"The minutes of the Regional Panel meeting are required to be finalised within five (5) working days. Minutes, which include details of any determination and other relevant information, when confirmed and endorsed, will be available on the Regional Panel website.
The details of any determination will be provided to the council to issue the Notice of Determination. The Notice of Determination is issued by the council that received the development application in accordance with the EP&A Act and Regulation and the council’s normal procedures...
Appeals against Regional Panel determinations are to be defended and managed by the council that received the development application. Early advice of any appeals should be provided to the Panel Secretariat together with details about the council’s proposed defence..."
Chair John Roseth advised that the panel [Margaret Lyons (Leichhardt Corporate Counsel), Tim Moore, John Roseth ,Mary-Lynne Taylor, Jamie Parker (Mayor Leichhardt)] would invite the applicant to speak, then adjourn to consider their decision. If the panel was undecided or considering approving the application, they would invite objectors to speak. But if the panel decided not to approve the application, then there was not much point in listening to objectors.
The Chair outlined the issues identified in the Assessment and invited the Applicant to respond. However, the Applicant's speaker chose not to address the issue, despite being invited to repeatedly. Instead they belittled the bridal shops along Parramatta Road and lack of Retail Space in Annandale!. The JRPP then adjourned. When the panel returned after about 40 minutes deliberation, the audience of around 250 was jubilant to hear that they had unanimously rejected the proposal.
Muted Celebrations, under the shadow of an Appeal, continued at the North Annandale Pub.
JRPP DocumentsJRPP Agenda Agenda JRPP 2010SYE060.pdf 01-Dec-2010 27kb
Attachment A Woollies Attachment A.pdf 07-Dec-2010 546kb
Business Papers JRPP Assessment Report-2010SYE060.pdf 08-Dec-2010 174kb
Download from JRPP Website
JOHN ROSETH (CHAIR)...DAVID FURLONG...MARY-LYNNE TAYLOR... ALTERNATE MEMBERS TIMOTHY MOORE...JULIE SAVET WARD... Joint Regional Planning Panels (9 Dec 2010)
Verity Firth writes to JRPP on behalf of local residentsLocal Member Verity Firth further advised: to register to speak, email: jrppenquiry@jrpp.nsw.gov.au or call on 9383 2121 and quote DA/2010/408 in your request...more
Member for Balmain, Verity Firth has written to the Sydney East Joint Regional Planning Panel outlining the concerns her electorate has raised with the Development Application for a Woolworths Store, on Trafalgar Street Annandale.
Ms Firth has provided the panel with the results of an online survey and summary of concerns, outlined to her. According to the letter - when asked "Do you support a Woolworths on the corner of Parramatta Rd and Trafalgar St, Annandale?"
11.6% ticked "Yes absolutely - it would be really convenient"
18% ticked "like the idea as long as there are appropriate traffic and safety measures"
16.3% ticked "deep concerns about the location and traffic", while an overwhelming"
54.1% ticked "Absolutely not - it is not appropriate for our local area."
The concerns summarised in the letter are:- Increased traffic, Increased noise, Increased noise and air pollution, Inappropriate design, Impact o[n] local stores and community - (copy of letter 80kb pdf)
The JRPP (Sydney East) will hold its meeting to determine on the DA at 6pm Wednesday, 15 December 2010 at Leichhardt Town Hall. Proponents and persons who make a submission may address the meeting - but need to register their wish to do so.
"Panel Meeting is a meeting where the Regional Panel meets in public to consider the development application that has been referred to it. The purpose of the meeting is for the Regional Panel to hear those who wish to express their view on the development application before the Panel makes a decision. Following hearing of public submissions, the Panel may proceed to determine the application or decide other course of action, where appropriate."...Regional Panel Meetings (JRPP Website)
Kids write 4 communityOur Annandale community needs appropriate development. Does a 17 hours a day Woolworths supermarket on the corner of trafalgar Street fit the bill?
Whether you are pro or anti, this development will have a serious impact on the lives of the kids at both Annandale Public School and St Brendan's with North Annandale Public School also affected.
This is an invitation to the children living in or attending school in Annandale to have their voices heard on the Woolworths proposal.
So grab your kids and a texta and join us as we get our kids writing 4 community at:
Annandale Neighbourhood Centre,
79 Johnston Street,
3-5pm wednesday 3rd November 2010.
every letter counts!
Kids write 4 community is organised by APS parents Katherine Delaney and Jane Cameron who both oppose the current DA but are organising this event to encourage public debate and our kids involvement in community. Enquiries to Katherin at 0404-099-470 or delaneywriter@gmail.com
"for all kids from babies through to high school ie from those who can only put their handprint through to those big enough to come without their folks attached!" - Katherine
Over 200 residents and local business owners spilled out of the Annandale Neighbourhood Centre on Monday 11 October 2010. They came to register their objection to the Proposal to build a Woolworths Store, at the corner of Trafalgar Street and Parramatta Road.
The meeting was chaired by Leichhardt Deputy Mayor Rochelle Porteous and Local Councillors Lyndal Howinson, Daniel Kogoy and Cassi Plate, were joined by Rozelle Councillor John Stambolis and Mayor Jamie Parker, who is on the JRPP. The Council General Manager responded to questions on process and the Traffic Officer took questions on the commissioned traffic study
Those present heard that the rejection of the Balmain Tigers Development Application was the result of a record 300 submissions opposing that development and were urged to lodge their objections in writing if they hadn't already done so. (Editors note, as of 8 October 2010 - 254 Submissions on the Woolworths Proposal had been acknowledged on the Application Website). Send Submissions to Leichhardt Council or to JRPP (2010SYE060).
On exhibition for public comment 9 September 2010 - 8 October 2010. Application available through Applications Tracking Online at Leichhardt Council Website
Leichhardt Council Information about Application and Process for Proposed Woolworths in Annandale
7pm Wednesday 22 September 2010
Leichhardt Town Hall
Corner Marion and Norton Street Leichhardt
Purpose of the meeting is for Council Staff to provide a briefing on the Proposal and Process
About 150 people attended the briefing, by Council Staff, at the Leichhardt Town Hall. Annandale Councillors Howison and Kogoy were present.
The clear message of the meeting was that Woolworths is not wanted in Annandale.
The Council Staff urged the attendees to put their objections in writing either via email or paper mail, ideally handwritten.
A variety of issues were raised.
Lodged: 16/08/2010 On Exhibition for Public Comment 9 September - 8 October 2010
Demolition of all structures and construction of a mixed-use development comprising; two-level supermarket, ten (10) one-bedroom residential dwellings on the 1st and 2nd [mezzanine] levels, customer/resident parking at ground level and within two basement levels, ground level loading dock/ staff car park area with vehicle access via Trafalgar Street, strata subdivision and site remediation. Trading hours of the supermarket are 7am - Midnight, 7 days with after hours Midnight - 7am, 7 days for staff packing and stocking shelves.
Applicant: Mr K David, Mrs G King
The application is for integrated development which requires development consent and one or more approvals listed under Section 91A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. This developmen requires approval from the Roads and Traffic Authrity under Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993
Any Person may write to Leichhardt Council regarding the application.
Anyone wishing to make an objection must specify the grounds of objection.
Contacts: Eamon Egan 93679253 and Rachel Josey 93679231
Email: leichhardt@lmc.nsw.gov.au
More at Leichhardt Council, Applications Tracking Online
"ITEM 37 WOOLWORTHS DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION C406/10 RESOLVED HOWISON/KOGOY
1. That Councillors receive and note the background information to this Notice of Motion in the Business Paper.
2. A flyer be displayed in Council's community noticeboards in and around Annandale.
3. The flyer be distributed in the Annandale Neighbourhood Centre and other appropriate venues.
4. The DA be included in the Leichhardt Council website ‘Major Community Issues' page.
5. Councillors conduct an informal site visit during the next session
of site inspections.
6. Prior to the formal notification period, Council send a letter to all
residents and businesses in Annandale advising them of this
DA, the respective roles of the Council and the State
Government established Joint Regional Planning Panels in the
determination of the DA, the Local Government and Shire
Association's stance on Joint Regional Planning Panels and the
availability of new documents on Council's online tracking facility
and/or Major Community Issues page.
7. Leichhardt Council hold a public meeting at the Annandale
Neighbourhood Centre or Leichhardt Town Hall in September or
October to discuss this DA and that this meeting be advertised
in Council's local paper advertising, on the website and in
Council's letter to Annandale residents and businesses.
8. Leichhardt Council renew its commitment to developing an
Economic Development Strategy for Parramatta Road,
recognising the real need to carefully manage impacts of
commercial activity on residents in surrounding streets.
9. Leichhardt Council resolve that it does not support development
and intensification that inappropriately increases traffic pressure,
reduces parking availability and diminishes the value of heritage
conservation areas like that of Annandale Village or impacts the
economic viability of the existing Annandale Village.
10. Leichhardt Council investigate commissioning its own traffic
study of this DA and reports back to Council at the September
Building & Development Council meeting with options. That
these investigations include the traffic impacts on Saturday
mornings on Trafalgar Street, Parramatta Road, Albion Street,
Collins Street, Johnston Street and Booth Street.
11. Leichhardt Council adopts the Local Government and Shire
Associations position on Joint Regional Planning Panels – refer:
http://www.lgsa.org.au/www/html/3304-18-may-councils-dont-buy-ministers-jrpp-spin.asp?intSiteID=1
http://www.lgsa.org.au/www/html/2977-29-may-2009-local-
government-association-calls-for-hold-on-jrpp-
nominations.asp?intSiteID=1
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY"
Local Councillor Lyndal Howinson has placed item on Council Agenda with Counillor Daniel Kogoy indicating support for its elaboration at Leichhardt Council's meeting 7pm Tuesday 24 August 2010 Ordinary Meeting 24 Aug 2010 [Agenda & Papers] 37 WOOLWORTHS DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
Development Application 2010/408 16/08/2010 69-73 Parramatta Road ANNANDALE NSW 2038. Lodged with Leichhardt CouncilDemolition of existing buildings. Construction of new retail and residential building with associated carparking. Strata subdivision of building on completion. Applicant: Mr K David, Mrs G King - Leichhardt Council Development Application Tracking
"Development proposal corner Parramatta Rd & Trafalgar St Annandale
Standing orders were suspended to allow Geoff Bonus, architect for a proposed Woolworths development
corner Parramatta Rd & Trafalgar St to address the meeting
Aspects of the development – owners purchased the site 20 years ago, site is now vacant, the supermarket
2,000sqm, ten 1 bedroom units at the rear, retail on Parramatta Rd, car parking on 2 levels underground, 106
places for the public, 10 for residents & 7 for staff, 3 lifts, 2 for the public & 1 for residents, trucks enter from
Parramatta Rd load the store from an entrance in Trafalgar St & a turntable to be used for the return to the
street, opening hours would be 7.00am to midnight. There will be no bakery, butcher & most products will be
prepacks. The proposal is relevant to Council's DCPs – mixed development, required parking. The height is
consistent with other buildings in the locality
Councillor Howison – The final decision will be made by the Joint Regional Panel on which Council has 2 of
the 5 representatives, Council will negotiate & prepare the report. This is the second set of plans with original
concerns being overlooking, excessive scale & setbacks. The Pre DA is on the Council's website. The rear
setback has been increased, but there are still concerns from residents
The final plans to be lodged with Council in July at this stage & more consultation will result.
Residents raised the following
• the effect such a large retail development could have on the small scale Annandale village businesses &
ambience
• traffic as the area streets/lanes (Trafalgar, Albion, Nelson, Collins) are already congested & rat run
• impact on the immediate neighbours re traffic & noise
• concern about the extent the heritage aspects of the area have been taken into account
• truck movements & the impact on local streets & neighbours, rubbish removal
• on a positive note it may improve the rundown nature of this area of Parramatta Rd & competition will
improve services to the residents of the suburb" - Annandale Precinct June 2010 Meeting Minutes (PDF)
"Supermarket operators say they are being locked out of the ACT Government's attempts to open up Canberra's grocery market to a greater number of industry players.This page www.ramin.com.au/annandale/story-73-parramatta-road-woolworths-da.shtml last Updated: 27 December 2010.
