Issue 2: Request new requirements at 3.2.3 and edit R36 to require greater consideration of the quarry. New requirement - 'Allocation of land uses, building design and interface treatments must minimise potential impacts from the operation of the nearby quarry.' VPA’s response: We do not to alter R36 or 3.2.3. DEDJTR have agreed on the list of uses which are prohibited and which uses need to be referred to them. The EPA has agreed to that approach. 3: Request additional requirement: The operator of the quarry and the Secretary to the Department administering the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 must be consulted during the preparation of the Hopkins Rd UDF. VPA’s response: The Urban Design Framework will establish the urban design responses to the PSP and the planning controls established in the schedule to the Urban Growth Zone. It is unclear what input DEDJTR would have to the urban design framework? At this stage the VPA do not agree to additional notice provisions and DEDJTR does not require this. Issue 4: Request Hopkins Road be widened on the west side of the road. VPA’s response: Hopkins Road will be delivered within the exiting road reserve in the interim. When the ultimate section is required, it will be delivered by VicRoads. Various options were considered regarding the alignment of the future road. The option of extending to the west has been discounted at this stage due to the existing APA gas pipelines and easement. One of the considerations for the timing of delivery of the widening to the east will be the quarry operations as land within the quarry will be required to facilitate the future road widening. It is estimated that the quarry has a potential life of 60 years. VicRoads have confirmed that the current road reserve is capable of containing the interim treatment and intends to consult with the quarry operator regarding timing. Issue 5:
Issue 2: Request new requirements at 3.2.3 and edit R36 to require greater consideration of the quarry. New requirement - 'Allocation of land uses, building design and interface treatments must minimise potential impacts from the operation of the nearby quarry.' VPA’s response: We do not to alter R36 or 3.2.3. DEDJTR have agreed on the list of uses which are prohibited and which uses need to be referred to them. The EPA has agreed to that approach. 3: Request additional requirement: The operator of the quarry and the Secretary to the Department administering the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 must be consulted during the preparation of the Hopkins Rd UDF. VPA’s response: The Urban Design Framework will establish the urban design responses to the PSP and the planning controls established in the schedule to the Urban Growth Zone. It is unclear what input DEDJTR would have to the urban design framework? At this stage the VPA do not agree to additional notice provisions and DEDJTR does not require this. Issue 4: Request Hopkins Road be widened on the west side of the road. VPA’s response: Hopkins Road will be delivered within the exiting road reserve in the interim. When the ultimate section is required, it will be delivered by VicRoads. Various options were considered regarding the alignment of the future road. The option of extending to the west has been discounted at this stage due to the existing APA gas pipelines and easement. One of the considerations for the timing of delivery of the widening to the east will be the quarry operations as land within the quarry will be required to facilitate the future road widening. It is estimated that the quarry has a potential life of 60 years. VicRoads have confirmed that the current road reserve is capable of containing the interim treatment and intends to consult with the quarry operator regarding timing. Issue 5:
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