Despite Kiama Council’s decision not to sell the Akuna Street site, property developer Nicolas Daoud has kept the development application in play.
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Kiama Council has received amended plans and documents relating to the proposed $31.146 million Akuna Street development.
The amendments to the plans have been made due to concerns raised by the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP), at its meeting on April 30.
The public meeting resulted in another deferral for the development – the second for the controversial CBD site.
The panel of three, were unanimous in their decision.
About 100 people gathered at The Pavilion Kiama for the JRPP public meeting. Some of the issues raised included the preservation of existing trees, traffic flow, views and the town’s character.
Council received 79 submissions concerning the development.
Submissions have now reopened, all submissions will be provided to the JRPP, which will ultimately be responsible for approving the development.
It is understood the JRPP will not revisit the application until mid-November.
This approval process is separate to the commercial aspects of the development.
Kiama Council has ceased negotiations with the proponent, regarding the sale of this land.
Council resolved in a confidential report at the August 21 council meeting, to formally reject the offer to purchase council land Lot 200 DP1017091, Lot 100 DP1211384. Pt 1 DP506764 and Lot 1 DP50193 from Nicolas Daoud & Co Pty Ltd and not enter into any further form of direct negotiation with any party at this time.
The amended plans and documents are now on exhibition, and can be viewed online at www.kiama.nsw.gov.au and search for (DA10.2016.304.1)
Submissions regarding the amended plans should be made by 4pm, Wednesday, October 3.
