Land Transaction Business Plan

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1 Land Transaction Business Plan Covering the Land Parcel: Lot 100 (1) Little John Road, Armadale WA 6112 Proposal to Sell Prepared pursuant to sections 3.58 and 3.59 of the Local Government Act 1995

2 Proposal The City holds the freehold ownership of the following land parcel: Lot No Street Address Approx. Land Area Certificat e of Title Details Zoning/Code Sewer Connection Capability 100 Little John Road, Armadale WA m² Volume: 2832 Folio: 933 Residential R15/60 with the potential to develop at the higher density code of R60 as per Clause (b) of TPS No. 4 Yes The City purchased a number of freehold properties in 2009 to facilitate the realignment of Railway Avenue and Abbey Road and the construction of a four-way, signalised intersection on Armadale Road. Three lots were acquired on the northern side of the new intersection, being Lot 70 (3) Little John Road, Lot 71 (1) Little John Road and Lot 1612 (318) Railway Avenue, Armadale. After purchase the three lots were the subject of a subdivision application which dedicated some land for the realignment of Railway Avenue and amalgamated the balance into Lot 100. At the time of their purchase, the three lots were zoned Residential R15/40. Amendment No. 71 to the City s Town Planning Scheme No. 4 (TPS4), which was gazetted on 19 September 2014, recoded them Residential R15/R60 and removed the zoning/coding from those portions that has been dedicated as road reserve. Funds derived from the sale of Lot 100 will be used to recoup costs incurred in the realignment of Railway Avenue and Abbey Road and land acquisition costs. Property Lot 100 Little John Road, Armadale The property is located within Armadale, approximately 36km south east of the Perth CBD. More specifically the site is situated adjacent to intersection of Armadale Road and Railway Avenue, however vehicular access is from the cul-de-sac at the end of Little John Road. It comprises a flat, vacant residential site with an area of approximately 2910m². Image of Lot 100 taken looking from Railway Avenue: Monday 6 th July 2015 The subject lot is zoned Residential R15/60. Under Clause (b) of TPS4 an application can be made for residential development at the higher

3 density code, if it can be demonstrated that the proposal satisfies design criteria contained in Local Planning Policy 3.1 Residential Density Development. Considerations Expected effect on the provision of facilities and services by the City (Section 3.59(3)(a)) The subject land is owned in fee simple by the City of Armadale. Following dedication of the portion required as road reserve for the realignment of Railway Avenue, the balance Lot 100 is a Residential zoned lot which is surplus to requirements. Its sale would therefore have no impact upon the provision of facilities and services. Expected effect on other persons providing facilities and services in the district (Section 3.59(3)(b)) The subject site is vacant land owned freehold by the City of Armadale. The land does not provide any services or facilities to the community. The proceeds from the sale will be used to recoup costs incurred in the realignment of Railway Avenue and Abbey Road. Expected financial effect on the City of Armadale (Section 3.59(3)(c)) A valuation will be obtained for the property and the sale will be executed by suitable qualified experts. The net effect of the sale would be positive and would enable some of the funds already expended in the project to be recouped. There is a likelihood that Lot 100 will be developed for residential purposes and hence provide additional rate revenue for the City without creation of any new assets, such as roads and hence additional on-going expenditure. Expected effect on matters contained in the City s Strategic Community Plan (Section 3.59 (3)(d)) The proposed sale would implement the following initiative from the City s Strategic Community Plan : Develop, implement and report on Council s strategic and business plans. It should be noted that the road project which necessitated the acquisition of this land also satisfied initiatives contained in the Strategic Community Plan

4 The ability of the City to manage the transaction (section 3.59(3)(e)) The City ordinarily administers large-scale financial undertakings in its day-to-day business as a Local Government entity. The City will engage appropriately qualified consultants to provide goods and services such as Licensed Valuations, Real Estate and Settlement Services, to ensure the disposal is executed correctly and effectively. Other matters (Section 3.59(3)(f)) There are no other matters that require discussion in relation to the proposal. Method of Disposal The disposal/sale of the subject site comprising this transaction and the subject of the Business Plan will be accordance with Section 3.58 (2) and (3) of the Local Government Act These sections 3.58 (2) and (3) provide the following options for disposal of property: 3.58 (2) a. to the highest bidder at public auction; or b. to the person who at public tender makes what is, in the opinion of the local government, the most acceptable tender, whether or not it is the highest tender; or 3.58 (3) a. by a private treaty giving local public notice of the proposed disposition: i) by describing the property concerned; ii) giving details of the proposed disposition; and iii) inviting submission to be made to the local government before the date specified. Comments on this Business Plan This Business Plan is being advertised for a period of 42 days from the date of notifications in The West Australian newspaper, with the advertising period closing on 19 October The Business Plan can be inspected: At the Administration Centre of the City of Armadale between the hours of 8:15am to 4:45pm Monday to Friday; and/or At the City s Public Libraries located in Armadale, Kelmscott and Seville Grove between the following hours; Copies of the Business Plan can be obtained by: Contacting the City s Special Projects Officer, Steve Walker on (08) ; or By downloading the documents from the City s website at

5 Submissions on the Business Plan are to be made in writing and to be received no later than 19 October Submissions to be addressed to: Chief Executive Officer City of Armadale Locked Bag 2 ARMADALE WA 6992 Attention: Stephen Walker (Special Projects Officer) Process Following Public Advertising Following the public advertising period the Council will consider all submissions and may decide (by absolute majority) to proceed with the Land Transaction as described in this plan in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995.

6 Appendix A Diagram / Location of Lot 100 Little John Road, Armadale