12 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 19 February, 2020
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS DETERMINED The following Development Applications were determined in the period 3/02/2020 to 9/02/2020. The reasons for the decision can be viewed by accessing Council’s DA Tracker at: www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/eServices Central Ward Approved
LDA2019/0401
LDA2019/0425 22 Linton Ave WEST RYDE New detached studio at rear.
77 Morrison Rd GLADESVILLE New secondary dwelling and removal of two trees.
MOD2019/0245
MOD2020/0017
22 Myra Ave RYDE Section 4.56 application to modify the staging of the Torrens Title subdivision to occur in 3 stages.
122 Coxs Rd NORTH RYDE Section 4.55 to delete strata subdivision.
East Ward Approved
LDA2017/0358 26 Mcgowan St PUTNEY New dwelling and pool.
LDA2019/0122 3 Wade St PUTNEY Torrens Title subdivision of dual occupancy (attached). LDA2019/0364 18 Lorna Ave NORTH RYDE New two storey dwelling.
Refused
West Ward Approved LDA2019/0361 62 Lovell Rd EASTWOOD Demolition, new dual occupancy (attached).
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED Property: 6A-8C Monash Road, Gladesville Local Development Application No. LDA2020/0035 Applicant: Baini Design Alterations to the approved lower and ground floor plans to be used as a 53 place child care centre operating between 7.00am and 7.00pm Monday to Friday. Submissions regarding the above application must be lodged no later than 4 March 2020. Property: 1 Eden Park Drive, Macquarie Park Local Development Application No. LDA2020/0044 Applicant: Urbis Pty Ltd Demolition of existing of existing warehouse and construction of an 8 storey mixed use building containing commercial and retail uses including two levels of basement car parking and public domain works. The application will be referred to the Sydney North Planning Panel constituted under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 for determination as the capital investment value exceeds $30 million. Submissions regarding the above application must be lodged no later than 11 March 2020. Integrated Development Property: 53 Vimiera Road, Eastwood Local Development Application No. LDA2020/0042 Applicant: M. Y. Xu & Co Torrens Title Subdivision of existing dual occupancy (attached). The above proposal is integrated development under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as the subject site is within 40m of bushfire prone land. The relevant approval body is the Rural Fire Service. Submissions regarding the above application must be lodged no later than 20 March 2020. Anyone may make submissions to Council. Submissions are required to be in writing. They should be addressed to the General Manager and sent by post, email or delivered in person to the Customer Service Centre. A submission by way of objection should specify the grounds of objection. The City of Ryde has resolved that all submissions received in relation to rezoning and development applications will be publicly accessible on request. The supply of personal information is voluntary. However if you choose to make an anonymous submission it may be given less weight (or no weight) in the overall consideration of the application. Development Applications are available for inspection electronically and without charge at the Customer Service Centre, 1 Pope Street, Ryde (within the Top Ryde Shopping Centre) between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday (2nd Thursday of each month – 10.00am to 5.00pm). To make an appointment go to www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/planningandbusiness or call 9952 8222.
Customer Service Centre: 1 Pope Street, Ryde Locked Bag 2069, North Ryde NSW 1670 P: 9952 8222 E: cityofryde@ryde.nsw.gov.au
We should be strong, says Deputy Mayor Simon Zhou who is optimistic about Eastwood’s recovery. TWT onthe-spot PHOTO
Eastwood bail out fund will go ahead despite political storms
A BAIL OUT fund to compensate shops for losses linked to the coronavirus has been blasted as unfair, unworkable and politically motivated. The bail out will see shops in Eastwood paid up to $2,000 in ratepayer’s money and was endorsed by City of Ryde councillors at last Tuesday night’s Extraordinary Council Meeting. It will be administered by council staff with an application criteria to be approved by councillors at a March meeting. The bail out was proposed by Mayor Jerome Laxale (ALP) and a decision to limit it to Eastwood was put to the council meeting in a successful motion by Labor councillors Penny Pedersen and Edwina Clifton on the grounds that Eastwood shops have suffered a 50 to 80 per cent loss in trade due to social media rumours of the virus spreading in the predominantly Chinese and Korean business districts. A rescission motion against this proposal was defeated at the Extraordinary Council Meeting. Eastwood based Clr Peter Kim (ALP) is furious the bail out has been limited to Eastwood and moved two unsuccessful dissent motions at the council meeting. He argues that shops in West Ryde, Meadowbank, Top Ryde and other locations have suffered the
same loss of trade as the Eastwood shops - for the same reason – and are entitled to share the bail out money. “You shouldn’t favour one of your children more than the others,” he said. “Eastwood is not the only shopping district populated by the Asians, who well tell you that all their businesses, right across the City of Ryde, are suffering. “The only businesses that have made money are the online businesses.” Councillor Kim gave examples of businesses in West Ryde at risk of closure or unable to pay rent, due to a loss in trade. His comments were rejected by Deputy Mayor Simon Zhou (Ind). “We are a council, not a chamber of commerce for the whole city,” he said. “What Dr Kim has proposed is dividing the community, yet again. “To handle this virus situation we should not just act strong, we should be strong and a good example of being strong is to help the specific area that has really been affected most by the misinformation on social media.” Councillor Roy Maggio (Ind) stressed that many
struggling shops would be unable to meet a council criteria for the bail out because they trade in cash without receipts or other proof of a loss in trade. “There will also be many who will refuse to reveal their confidential business details to this council, for privacy reasons,” he said. He proposed that Council’s economic development officer visit business across the city and prepare a report but this proposal was rejected by the council’s planning manager, Liz Coad, as unfeasible and unrealistic. Councillor Maggio has several concerns about the eligibility criteria, not least the conditions that will apply to shops that are franchise businesses. He has also expressed concern that tradesmen and delivery firms have suffered a “flow on” loss in business but may not be eligible for the bail out money because they do not qualify as a shop. “It is not a core business of a council to support business but now we have an opportunity to do it, we should support ALL the businesses that have suffered, right across the City of Ryde,” he said. The Council is seeking a workshop for businesses
partnered by NSW Health to outline the risks – if any – of the coronavirus but a proposal to update the community on individual cases of the virus was strongly opposed by The Greens’ Clr Christopher Gordon. “This is not Nazi Germany and this proposal is just not on!” he said. The council will nonetheless investigate the feasibility of providing hand sanitisers and face masks to ratepayers, although Clr Kim has noticed a significant change in shopper’s confidence that coincides with last week’s front page declaration by this newspaper that Eastwood is safe and open for business. “There are a lot more people in Eastwood, people are eating at restaurants, the car parks are full and Tai Chi classes have returned to the plaza.” Councillor Edwina Clifton expressed concern that a political debate has dogged what should be a straight forward and commendable action by a council. “When this was first proposed it was an excellent idea, it still is an excellent idea and yet we hear concerns about handing out money when it is just a mere $2,000 per business,” she said.
John Alexander MP says Eastwood will recover
Bennelong MP John Alexander (pictured) says Eastwood will rise above the coronavirus scare and will continue to be one of Sydney’s premier cultural and dining destinations.
He took advantage of that situation on Friday, enjoying the hospitality of local Eastwood businesses, including The Taste of Chongqing Restaurant in Rowe St. Mr Alexander was also joined in Eastwood by State Member for Ryde Victor Dominello MP. Mr Alexander said: “Due to fears regarding the Coronavirus, business has declined in Eastwood in recent times. The Government have put in place extensive risk mitigation measures at our borders, and within Australia. NSW Health have said: “Eastwood, where almost 40 per cent
of residents identify as having Chinese ancestry, has been one of the suburbs targeted in social media posts falsely warning people they should avoid because of coronavirus. NSW Health has rejected these posts as fake.” Mr Alexander said: “Eastwood is still open for business, Victor and I support Eastwood, and we encourage others to do so as well. Mr Dominello said: “Eastwood has always been a dynamic part of our community. We’re encouraging everybody to get out and shop locally, and I look forward to Eastwood getting its vibrancy back” People are encouraged to use #eastwoodeats on social media when they dine at Eastwood. The latest info re Coronavirus can be found here: https://www. health.gov.au/health-topics/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov
Long delays on bridge
There will be delays on the Ryde Bridge in coming weeks.
The City of Ryde issued a warning to motorists on Monday. “Scheduled roadwork is being conducted by DM Roads on behalf of Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) on Loop Road under Ryde Bridge, resulting in lane closures. “Roads and Maritimes Services has advised that the works are expected to be completed by April 30.. “Motorists are advised to check signage in the area and allow extra travel time.” For further queries and the latest information on diversions, please visit Transport for NSW’s Live Traffic NSW website or contact DM Roads on 1800 332 660.