DRAFT WOLLONGONG LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN

Current zoningThe site is currently zoned 2(b) Medium Density Residential under the Wollongong LocalEnvironmental Plan 1990.Proponent/ Consultant/ OwnerTreglown Consulting Group is the consultants. The Dion family owns 19 of the 36 lots includingthe Bus Depot and Dion’s House (Lot 101 DP 628238).ProposalThe proposal seeks to alter the current 2(b) Medium Density Residential zone to allow anextension of the Enterprise Corridor proposed for Fairy Meadow, as contained in draftWollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009.Process and Council ResolutionA rezoning submission for the site was lodged with Council on 25 June 2007. On 6 August 2007,Council considered a report on the proposed rezoning of the Dion’s Fairy Meadow precinct.Council resolved to reconsider the proposal following the submission of a Heritage Report,Contamination Assessment and Acid Sulfate Soil report.Following the completion of the previous resolution, a report was submitted to Council on 24June 2008 recommending thatxxxDraft Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009 be amended for the Dion’s Precinct from 2(b) MediumDensity residential to B6 Enterprise Corridor, excluding Lot 101 DP 628238, Lot A DP 157592, Lot6, 7 and 9 DP 252601which are to retain an R2 Low Density Residential zone as proposed in draftWollongong LEP 2008.Lot 1 DP 212398 and Lot 2 DP 252601 to have a height restriction of 11m to avoid any adverse impactson the heritage significance of the adjoining property (Attachment 1); and“Warrenda”, (274 Princes Highway, Fairy Meadow) and its curtilage, be included in draft WollongongLEP 2008 as a Local Heritage Item.Proposed ZoningThe proposed zone for the site under the Draft Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009 isB6 Enterprise Corridor excluding Lot 101 DP 628238, Lot A DP 157592, Lot 6, 7 and 9 DP252601which are to retain an R2 Low Density Residential zone.Key Issuesx Amenity,x Surrounding land use,x Heritage,x Traffic & parking,x Acid Sulfate Soils, andx Contamination.Key Outcomesx Permit the Fairy Meadow Enterprise Corridor, without adverse impacts on the Dion'shouse, “Warrenda”, at 274 Princes Highway which is not listed as a heritage item,however has been acknowledged as having heritage significance.Draft Wollongong LEP 2009 - Summary of rezoning proposalsPage 11

x“Warrenda”, (274 Princes Highway, Fairy Meadow) and its curtilage, be included in draftWollongong LEP 2009 as a Local Heritage Item.Further informationAdditional information on the Dions Precinct rezoning, including copies of the LocalEnvironmental Study and Council reports are available on the CD for the exhibition of the draftWollongong LEP 2009 – under Rezonings – Dions.Draft LEP extractDraft Wollongong LEP 2009 - Summary of rezoning proposalsPage 12

2.RESIDENTIAL REZONING PROPOSALS – ENDORSED BY COUNCIL FOREXHIBITION2.1EXCELSIOR NO. 2 COLLIERY, THIRROULLocationThe 36 hectare former colliery site is located at the foot of the Illawarra Escarpment to the westof the Illawarra Railway. The subject site is bordered by the Illawarra Railway Line to the east,residential suburbs to the north and south, and Illawarra Escarpment land to the west. The sitesubject to rezoning is Lot 2 DP 708557.(photo 2006)Draft Wollongong LEP 2009 - Summary of rezoning proposalsPage 13

Current ZoningThe site is currently zoned 7b Environmental Protection – Conservation under WollongongLocal Environmental Plan 1990.Proponent/Consultant/OwnerThe proponent is Cardno Forbes Rigby on behalf of RW Sheargold Pty Ltd.ProposalThe proposal is to rezone the site to allow for residential development in the eastern corner ofthe site (approximately 50-60 residential lots), with the majority of the site zoned forenvironmental conservation and open space.Process and Council ResolutionA previous rezoning application (deferred by Council in 1998) was reactivated in late 2006 withupdated studies, and considered by Council in relation to the Escarpment Strategic ManagementPlan. Council resolved on 6/8/2007 to include the site as part of the draft Wollongong LEP2009.Proposed ZoningThe site is proposed to be predominantly E2 Environmental Conservation and some R2 LowDensity Residential in the eastern corner, under draft Wollongong LEP 2009.Key Issuesx Bushfire risk,x Flooding,x Compatibility with The Illawarra Escarpment Strategic Management Plan,x Bushland regrowth,x Uncontrolled filling, andx Traffic and access,Key OutcomesThe main outcome would be the development of the proposed residential component of the site,with rehabilitation of the remaining area, including pedestrian, cycle and emergency vehicleaccess between Mountain Road and Sea Foam Avenue.Further informationAdditional information on the Excelsior rezoning is available on the CD for the exhibition of thedraft Wollongong LEP 2009 – under Rezonings – Excelsior No.2 Thirroul.Draft Wollongong LEP 2009 - Summary of rezoning proposalsPage 14

Draft Concept PlanDraft Wollongong LEP 2009 - Summary of rezoning proposalsPage 15

2.2BULLI BRICKWORKS, BULLILocationThe site is located to the west of the Princes Highway adjoining the Bulli Showground it includesLot 2 DP 582940 and Lot 101 DP 565923, Bulli Brickworks, Princes Highway, Bulli. Lot 2 DP582940 has an area of 12.73 hectares and Lot 101 DP 565923 is 0.8523 hectares.(photo 2006)Current ZoningThe current zone for the site is 4(c) Extractive Industries for Lot 2 DP 582940 and 9(d) OpenSpace Reservation for Lot 101 DP 565923.Proponent/Consultant/OwnerThe owner of the site is the Village Building Company and the proponent is Martin Morris andJones Pty Ltd (MMJ).ProposalThe proposal is to enable residential development that provides a range of densities and dwellingtypes with up to 450 dwellings proposed. There are eight different housing types proposedincluding Single Family Houses; Apartments and Townhouses; Live/Work Townhouses andApartments; and apartments for seniors living. The proposed development would includeDraft Wollongong LEP 2009 - Summary of rezoning proposalsPage 16

Community Facilities, Parkland/riparian corridor and a Health and Wellness Centre andadaptable mixed use commercial/retail space totalling 7,000 m².Processes and Council ResolutionsOn the 1st August 2005, resolved to commence a draft Local Environmental Plan (LEP). On the11th September 2006 Council received a revised proposal.At Council’s Meeting of 04 December 2006, it was resolved that:1. As traditional industrial uses for the site are not appropriate, a draft Local Environmental Plan be preparedto amend draft Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2007 to:a. Rezone Lot 2 DP 582940 and Lot 101 DP 565923 4(c) Extractive Industries and 9(d) OpenSpace Reservation to R3 Medium Density Residential and RE2 Private Recreation.b. Reclassify part of Lot 2 DP 582940 and part Lot 3 DP 863277 from community to operationalland to facilitate vehicular access to the site.2. The draft Local Environmental Plan be referred to statutory authorities for consultation in accordance withSection 62 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and to the Department of Planningfor review and certification under Section 65 of the Act.3. Following certification, the draft Local Environmental Plan is exhibited in accordance with Department ofPlanning Guidelines “LEP and Council land”, for a period of not less than sixty two (62) days. A publichearing into the proposed reclassification will occur during the exhibition period.A submission was made to the Department of Planning to undertake public exhibition on the 3rdJanuary 2007. The Department of Planning advised (17th February 2007) that the LEP ReviewPanel did not support the proposal. However ensuing discussions have resolved the issuesidentified and the LEP Review Panel agreed for inclusion in draft Wollongong LocalEnvironmental Plan 2009.Key Issuesx The sites zone of 4(c) Extractive Industries,x Vegetation has been largely cleared,x Bushfire prone land,x Flooding - Slacky’s Creek catchment.x Potential for site contamination.x The proposed Northern Distributor extension alignment constrains the site.Key Outcomesx To provide for a variety of residential development densities and housing types within thesite.x Provide opportunity for retail development within the site.Agency ConsultationConsultation was undertaken as part of Section 62 for the draft LEP.Roads and Traffic Authorityx The RTA will require additional land to the land shown on the LEP to accommodate anintersection with a future Bulli Pass deviation;x Future access to adjoining land should be considered as part of this LEP Amendment.Draft Wollongong LEP 2009 - Summary of rezoning proposalsPage 17

As a consequence of the concerns raised by the Roads and Traffic Authority, the proponentundertook a review and amendment of the original master plan. The amendments made to themaster plan satisfactorily addressed the concerns raised by the RTA.Department of Planningx Explain the strategic framework for the locality,x The appropriateness of medium density development;x Other development options such as tourist related facilities.Further informationAdditional information on the Bulli Bricks rezoning is available on the CD for the exhibition ofthe draft Wollongong LEP 2009 – under Rezonings – Bulli Bricks.Bulli Brickworks Proposed Master PlanDraft Wollongong LEP 2009 - Summary of rezoning proposalsPage 18

2.3WYNDARRA WAY, KOONAWARRALocationThe site is located in Koonawarra and is known as Lot 2 Wyndarra Way being Lot 2 DP 786637.It has a total area of 15.89 hectares(photo 2006)Proponent/Consultant/OwnerThe site is owned by RW Sheargold Pty Ltd and the proponent is Cardno Forbes Rigby.Current ZoningThe site is zoned 2(a) Low Density Residential (10.37ha) and 7(b) Environmental Protection(5.52ha).ProposalAn application was previously lodged by the former owner (Landcom) for a 48 lot residentialsubdivision, two residual lots and one public reserve. This was approved in June 2006 with thedevelopment consent requiring the residue land, zoned 7(b) and 2(a), to be dedicated to Councilfor incorporation into the Mount Brown Reserve.Landcom then sold the site to RW Sheargold, who subsequently lodged a revised developmentapplication (DA2007/225) and revised rezoning proposal. The rezoning proposal was lodgedwith Council on the 2 January 2007. This revised development application proposes five stagesthat include a total of approximately 90 lots.Draft Wollongong LEP 2009 - Summary of rezoning proposalsPage 19

Proposed ZoningThe site is proposed for R2 Low Density Residential (6.76ha) and E2 EnvironmentalConservation (9.13ha).Processes and Council ResolutionOn 7 May 2007 Council resolved that “This matter be deferred pending a Councillor Briefing:” Thesubsequent Councillor Briefing Session was held on 14 May 2007. The proposal went to Councilagain on the 6 August 2007 and Council resolved that: “The matter be deferred until a formalfacilitation or onsite meeting be held”. An onsite meeting was organised between Council officers andthe proponent on 16 August 2007 and an informal facilitation meeting was held on the 22January 2008.Council at its 3 March Environment and Planning Committee Meeting resolved that:xxxThe draft Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2008 be amended for Lot 2 DP 786637 (No. 2)Wyndarra Way, Koonawarra to rezone part of the land (0.56ha) from E2 EnvironmentalConservation to R2 Residential – Low Density and rezone part of the land (4.56ha) from R2Residential – Low density to E2 Environmental Conservation.The draft amendment be referred to the Department of Planning and relevant statutory authorities undersection 54 and 62 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.The draft amendment be exhibited as part of the draft Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2008 forcommunity comment.Key Issuesx Environment and conservation, andx Heritage.Key OutcomeThe outcome is better planning for the site through the rezoning to facilitate a revisedsubdivision pattern.Further informationAdditional information on the Wyndarra Way Koonawarra rezoning is available on the CD forthe exhibition of the draft Wollongong LEP 2009 – under Rezonings – Wyndarra WayKoonawarra.Draft Wollongong LEP 2009 - Summary of rezoning proposalsPage 20

Draft Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2007Land currentlyzoned7bproposed tobe zoned R2Landcurrentlyzoned 2a proposedto be zoned E2Draft concept plan for land to be rezoned to R2Draft Wollongong LEP 2009 - Summary of rezoning proposalsPage 21

2.4NO. 24 O’BRIENS LANE, FIGTREELocationThe site is Lot 100 DP 847874 known as No. 24 O’Briens Lane, Figtree which is adjoined bydetached residential development immediately to the west and north-west, the Redgum RidgeEstate to south and east, and the Church of Christ Church to the north.(photo 2006)Draft Wollongong LEP 2009 - Summary of rezoning proposalsPage 22

Current ZoningThe zoning for the site is 1 Non Urban under the Wollongong LEP 1990 and was initiallyproposed to be RU2 Rural Landscape under draft Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2008.Owner/ProponentThe site is owner by R W Sheargold and the proponent is Cardno Forbes Rigby.ProposalThe proposal is for infill residential development with approximately 44 residential dwellingsprovided on the site around a loop road that will connect to and gain access from George FullerDrive in the Redgum Ridge Estate. The lot sizes will range between 564m2 and 1877m2.Proposed ZoningThe rezoning proposal sought to rezone 4.38ha of the site to R2 Low Density Residential underthe draft Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009.Process and Council ResolutionInternal referrals have been completed for the rezoning proposal. It was intended that therezoning would included as part of the Comprehensive Wollongong Local Environmental Plan.Council resolved on the 6 August 2007 that –1. The draft Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2007 be amended for Lot 100 DP 847874 (No. 24)O’Briens Lane, Figtree to rezone part of the land (3.57ha) from RU2 Rural Landscape to R2 LowDensity Residential and part of (0.81ha) Lot 100 DP 847874 to E3 Environmental Management.2. The following studies be completed for the site; Flora and Fauna Assessment and Aboriginal CulturalHeritage Assessment.3. The draft amendment be exhibited as part of the draft Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2007 forcommunity comment.Key issuesEnvironmental constraints were the main issues for site:x Land supporting significant vegetation,x Land above the 25% slopes,x Land within the “Flood Risk” precinct (not yet mapped), andx Land with a buffer zones under the Riparian Corridor Management System.Other issues includex Visual Impacts,x Aboriginal Cultural Heritage,x European Heritage (documented for the Local Studies Library) , andx Access.Key outcomesThe draft Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009 be amended for Lot 100 DP 847874 (No.24) O’Briens Lane, Figtree to rezone part of the land (3.57ha) from RU2 Rural Landscape to R2Low Density Residential and part of (0.81ha) Lot 100 DP 847874 to E3 EnvironmentalManagement.Draft Wollongong LEP 2009 - Summary of rezoning proposalsPage 23

Further informationAdditional information on the O’Briens Land Figtree rezoning is available on the CD for theexhibition of the draft Wollongong LEP 2009 – under Rezonings – O’Briens Land Figtree.Draft Concept PlanDraft Wollongong LEP 2009 - Summary of rezoning proposalsPage 24

3.MINOR REZONING PROPOSALS – ENDORSED BY COUNCIL FOREXHIBITION3.1M.E.T SCHOOL, MADDENS PLAINSLocationThe site is located in Maddens Plains and is bound by the Princes Highway and the F6 Freeway.The site is comprised of Lot A DP 408911 (No. 84A) Princes Highway, Maddens Plains and hasan area of approximately 2.1 hectares.(photo 2001)Proponent/Consultant/OwnerThe consultant is TCW Consulting Pty Ltd.Draft Wollongong LEP 2009 - Summary of rezoning proposalsPage 25

BackgroundOn 22 June 2004, Council approved Development Application No. 2004/226 for the use of theeastern portion of the property, zoned 1 Non-urban as an education establishment.The O’Hares catchment was identified by the then Metropolitan Water Sewerage and DrainageBoard (MWS&DB), as a possible location for a future water supply dam. The MWS&DBobjected to the proposed zoning under Wollongong LEP 1990, and the historic zone wasretained. The MWS&DB subsequently abandoned the plans for a dam; however the zoning wasnev

1.2 CAVIONS PRECINCT - PRINCES HIGHWAY, BULLI Location The site is south of the existing Bulli township, comprising of Lot 1 DP 719042, Lot 1 DP 1087305, Lot 1 DP 986207, Lot 61 DP 828669, Lot A DP 159222, Lot 1 DP 193917, Lot A DP