HCA - June 2019CM - Adelaide Hills

Minutes of Committee Meeting Held Wednesday 12 June 2019 at 9:30am

Supper Room, The Hahndorf Institute

1. Present

J. Germano (Chair), D. Painter, A. Haines, K. Franklin, M. Brook, E. Aliffe, W. Williams, N. Hardingham, A. Buchan, D. Leach, H. Seager, L. Davidge, A. Humphries, H. Gallasch, D. Seifert, J. White, R. Grivell, M. Dobbin, C. Lovering

2. Apologies

M. Kentish, J. Kentish, B. Mouatt, M. Hasler, P. Houston, J. Buchan

3. Guest Speakers

Maddie Dobbin, Acting Manager Planning, Policy & Strategy and Craig Lovering, Director, Clover Green Space.

Discussion on upcoming Main Street Beautification Concept Plan

Maddie introduced Craig and herself, and provided the context for the current project, referencing the 2017/18 Hahndorf Township Plan, and the Main Street upgrade.

She stated that the 2008 Hahndorf Main Street guidelines and principles, which were adopted by Council following Community Consultation, are currently used.
Scope of the project runs from Ambleside Rd to Auricht Close, and incorporates the area between kerb and building boundaries – focus is on beautification, functionality and includes smart technology.
Distance – 2 kilometres, estimated cost $6 million.
Funding is needed from Federal and State governments – bids for funding have been unsuccessful to date.
Progressing with concept plan – funding is available for the design phase, but not for construction.
Consultation – have met with State Heritage, Traders, DPTI, & State Tourism Commission. States that Traders are happy with proposed contemporary style.
Community Consultation will occur from mid-August to September, and will be broad.

Craig Lovering is a Landscape Architect with 20 years experience.

6 months' work undertaken to date – used prior work to inform current planning
Looking at using a ‘contemporary suite of elements' rather than replicating old style, wanting ‘something that will age gracefully’. Looked for examples in Europe, and tabled examples of Mariahilferstrasse (Vienna, Austria), Friedensplatz and Rossmarkt (Worbis, Germany), and Celje's old city centre (Slovenia)
Proposed plan will need State Heritage approval
Plan provides an opportunity to get pavements cohesive and lasting, to provide ‘moments' along the street with seating, wayfinding information
Seating – different bench types, with and without backs or arms
Smart technology – free wifi, capacity for future CCTV
Tree canopy - continue planting, infill gaps. Tree health is a priority.
Tight areas – possible use of hanging planters to reduce planter boxes on pavement
Car parking – try to find more parks, there is a lot of un/underutilised off-street parking.
Lighting - New lights will be directed for traffic and pedestrians, and different elements of lighting incorporated

Discussion and questions followed, with a number of issues raised :

Street lights – current lights are replicas of original gas lights, sourced from local photographs.
Harry stated that State Heritage does not approve 'fake' Heritage style. There is a broad spectrum of contemporary style. Exhorted members to strongly state their opinion of elements: eg. Backless seating. Bits of evolution need to be included.
Visual clutter – needs to be addressed
Parking – possible use of sensors to identify parking availability?
Maintenance schedule – will be part of the project, and costed in.
Heritage – show the Hufendorf pattern in story telling and interpretive signage
Trees – concern re replanting – there is a ‘tree succession plan'. Diversity of tree species is important. Tree safety – Council does a Safety Audit.
Pavements – consider use of different paving to delineate specific areas
Scope – consider extending the project to the Hahndorf entrance statement sign, near the Vegetable Garden.
Consultation - the time frame for Community Consultation is important, this is a passionate topic which needs full consultation with all stakeholders and broader networks. Concern expressed that notice may not be taken of feedback from the community.
Final decision – Councillors make the final decision. Narelle stated that Councillors will get copies of written submissions and it is their responsibility to read these and make a decision. Suggests option to tick the box to make a verbal submission to Council, and to extend contact to other elected Councillors, as well as North Ward Councillors.

4. Minutes of Previous Meeting 8 May 2019

Amendment – AGM date is September 25^th, not 28^th.
Clarification of 6.2 – discussed, no action

5. Business Arising

AGM/Speaker – Action – Malcolm, Jean, Bruce

Yantaringa Reserve – Hard rubbish on the western side will be removed, the ground levelled and some remediation undertaken. No decision made re the concept. Maddie Dobbin Council contact. Action – Jean

The Conservation Plan for Yantaringa has been completed.

6. Correspondence In/Out

Emails as presented

Considerable correspondence, including:-

Letter from Stefan Knoll re Heritage
Letter of resignation as HCA Secretary from Jean to Malcom and Bruce, effective from 25^th September.
Letter from Phil to Dan Cregan and Malcolm
Letter from Dan Cregan's office re tendering for traffic study.
Notification re HBTA AGM

7. Working Groups

7.1 Strempel Avenue Verge Landscaping (J Germano)

Planting of the verge Saturday 15^th June, 11am.

7.2 Heritage Planning and Policies (Harold, Dieter, Eric)

Correspondence handed to Harold.
Letter from Stefan Knoll
Contributory items not protected
4 staff members will attend next HCA meeting
Harold and Malcolm meeting soon with CEO DPTI & Heritage
Issue of ‘character’ of Hahndorf, which includes contributory items, but the issue of protection is a concern
Harry tabled a chart outlining the transition of Heritage and Contributory items under the new legislation.
Lyndell queried whether some new items outside of the Main Street should be referred for Assessment.
Reference – www.saplanningportal

Action – Heritage sub-committee

7.3 Community Grant Projects (to be formed after AGM)

Defer

7.4 Community Lunches (to be formed after AGM)

Defer

8. Reports 2018/19

8.1 Council N Hardingham, D Leach, S Westwood, H Seager

Council Business Plan.

Eric commended Cr Leach as an advocate for ratepayers
Cr Seager – likely to base rates on Council CPI. Expecting considerable infrastructure costs in future.
Considerable discussion occurred regarding the Business Plan, and proposed rating increase.

8.2 Events J Kentish – no report

8.3 Financial E Aliffe

$1000 grant money received

8.4 Township Plan J Germano – refer above presentation and discussion.

8.5 Village Voice W Williams/A Haines – ready for distribution

8.6 Nixon’s Mill Stage 2 E. Aliffe - ISQ

8.7 Yantaringa Reserve Open Space Cycling and Walking Trail (P&S O’Brien) – no report