Will the properties be adequately protected from this high Question density development if they already have covenants which don’t 18 allow subdivision of the properties? The questioner advised the Mayor, that an answer had already Answer been provided to this question The development of the building will affect the traffic Question condition. On top of that, are they going or looking at the 19 sewerage problem due to increase of population? The Chief Executive Officer, Mr Graeme Emonson responded Answer that the immediate issue regarding sewerage reticulation should be addressed with South East Water, the responsible authority for wastewater issues. Mr Emonson advised that the impact of all infrastructure is considered by Council as part of any planning application. Mr Emonson indicated that he be happy to discuss this matter further with the questioner at the conclusion of the meeting. Why does Council consider it appropriate to contemplate a six Question storey development in the predominatly (sic) single storey area 20 of Stamford Estate? The questioner advised the Mayor, that an answer had already Answer been provided to this question. Do the Knox Councillors realize or care that a decision to allow Question high density housing in established low density housing areas of 21 Rowville, would irrevocably change the whole character of the neighbourhood, be severely detrimental to current residents’ amenity and inevitably introduce problems like increased crime, violence and drugs all commonly associated with high density – housing in the inner suburbs? The Mayor, Cr Sue McMillan responded that the Councillors Answer collectively are listening to the residents of the Knox community. The Councillors appreciate hearing the concerns raised by members of the community in relation to issues before Council. 8. Public Question Time (cont’d) Has Councillor Van de Vreede decided whether he has a Question interest” restricting him from discussing and voting on 22 “vested the proposed 6-storey development at 1088-1090 Stud Road and will he be voting on May 31st? If Councillor Van de Vreede has not decided when will he make that decision and when will he let residents know of his decision? Cr Mick Van de Vreede responded that legal advice was being Answer obtained on the impact of the development of structure plans and the affect this may have for an individual Councillor in context of the Conflict of Interest provisions within the Local Government Act. Cr Van de Vreede responded that until further
Question 18 Will the properties be adequately protected from this high density development if they already have covenants which don’t allow subdivision of the properties? Answer The questioner advised the Mayor, that an answer had already been provided to this question Question 19 The development of the building will affect the traffic condition. On top of that, are they going or looking at the sewerage problem due to increase of population? Answer The Chief Executive Officer, Mr Graeme Emonson responded that the immediate issue regarding sewerage reticulation should be addressed with South East Water, the responsible authority for wastewater issues. Mr Emonson advised that the impact of all infrastructure is considered by Council as part of any planning application. Mr Emonson indicated that he be happy to discuss this matter further with the questioner at the conclusion of the meeting. Question 20 Why does Council consider it appropriate to contemplate a six storey development in the predominatly (sic) single storey area of Stamford Estate? Answer The questioner advised the Mayor, that an answer had already been provided to this question. Question 21 Do the Knox Councillors realize or care that a decision to allow high density housing in established low density housing areas of Rowville, would irrevocably change the whole character of the neighbourhood, be severely detrimental to current residents’ amenity and inevitably introduce problems like increased crime, violence and drugs – all commonly associated with high density housing in the inner suburbs? Answer The Mayor, Cr Sue McMillan responded that the Councillors collectively are listening to the residents of the Knox community. The Councillors appreciate hearing the concerns raised by members of the community in relation to issues before Council. 8. Public Question Time (cont’d) Question 22 Has Councillor Van de Vreede decided whether he has a “vested interest” restricting him from discussing and voting on the proposed 6-storey development at 1088-1090 Stud Road and will he be voting on May 31st? If Councillor Van de Vreede has not decided when will he make that decision and when will he let residents know of his decision? Answer Cr Mick Van de Vreede responded that legal advice was being obtained on the impact of the development of structure plans and the affect this may have for an individual Councillor in context of the Conflict of Interest provisions within the Local Government Act. Cr Van de Vreede responded that until further