Aimee Alderman, Manager of Planning gave an overview of the Terms of Reference Review.
The Committee discussed the Terms of Reference, and Aimee answered clarifying questions.
That Staff will consider the Committee’s recommendations to revise and implement through an updated Sun/Shadow Terms of Reference, as follows:
Moved by David Snelgrove;
1.1 That paragraphs 1.3 and 2.1 of the Sun/Shadow Study be amended to reflect height in metres, rather than storeys;
1.2 That sections 4.2 and 4.3 be amended to add a new Item 4.2.3 and 4.3.4, respectively, as follows:
1.2.1 To minimize the impact of shadow from new development on existing adjacent properties, adjacent existing material (non-trivial) solar capture installations such as solar panels should not be shadowed more than 10% on any day of a year;
APPROVED
Moved by Peter Neame;
1.3 That Staff review the terminology throughout the Terms of Reference, to change the term “should” to “must” and/or “shall,” as appropriate;
1.4 That Staff review the wording in Sections 3 and 4 to ensure that the wording is clear related to timing and test dates; and,
1.5 That Staff consider the local context and surrounding area to determine the height to trigger a Sun/Shadow Study.
APPROVED