Council has unanimously supported a motion to remove general or light industrial land uses in the future consultation and planning for Wattle Grove South.

A motion was put forward on the matter at the February Ordinary Council Meeting.

The Council resolution is as follows:

That Council:

1. REQUEST the Chief Executive Officer to cease investigations into the establishment of a Consultative Community Committee of Council to consider recommendations for the future of Wattle Grove South.
2. REQUESTS the Chief Executive Officer to create a partial budget allocation in the 2018/2019 mid-year review, to commence the process, and the balance to be allocated in the 2019/2020 annual budget for the purpose of engaging the services of suitably qualified consultants to conduct a comprehensive community consultation program with landowners within and bordering the subject area to determine the level of community support for a variety of land use concept plans that incorporate the following design principles:
   • a) Exclude any general or light industrial land uses.
   • b) Reflect and acknowledge existing lifestyle and recreational opportunities of the area.
   • c) A high-quality residential outcome that includes a range of densities.
   • d)Include an appropriate amount of commercial development based on best practice design principles, including but not limited to public transport, technology, educational, medical and retail opportunities.
   • e) Retain existing vegetation and tree canopy cover where possible.
   • f) Consider tourism development opportunities that embrace the environmental, social and financial aspects of the City of Kalamunda.
   • g) Provide for modern sustainable housing design principles including renewable energy capture, water sensitive urban design, storage, sharing capabilities and smart city initiatives.
   • h) The subject area ‘Wattle Grove South’ to also include the land to the north of Welshpool Road East bounded by Tonkin Hwy, Lewis Road and Hartfield Golf Course.

   Moved:	Cr Margaret Thomas
   Seconded:	Cr Dylan O’Connor
   Vote:	CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY