Agenda and draft minutes
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Introduction and Procedure Note Minutes: The Forum had before it the procedure note and guidance for members on the operation of Forum meetings.
The Forum resolved:- to note the procedure note and guidance for members.
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Minute of Previous Meeting of 21 September 2017 - for approval Minutes: The Forum had before it the minute of its previous meeting of 21 September 2017 for approval.
The Forum resolved:- to approve the minute as a correct record.
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Land at Corner of St Machar Drive and Bedford Road, West of HUB - 171075 Minutes: The Forum had before it a report by the Interim Head of Planning and Sustainable Development on a submission of a Proposal of Application Notice (PoAN) by Ryden (Aberdeen) on behalf of their client, the University of Aberdeen, for a proposed major development of approximately 6000sqm of class 10 (non-residential institution, comprising a science teaching hub, associated infrastructure and landscaping, at Land on the corner of St Machar Drive and Bedford Road Aberdeen, 171075.
The report advised that site extended to 1.04 hectares and incorporated an area of useable open space land to the south of St Machar Drive, to the east of Bedford Road, to the north of the existing Fraser Noble building and to the west of the existing Hub building. The open space was elevated above road level by 2 metres with steeply sloping embankments down to St Machar Road and Bedford Road. The site was mostly grassed with a number of medium-sized trees near to the boundary with Bedford Road and towards the eastern boundary, one of which was a mature tree,
The Forum heard from Mr Phil Hannaford (University of Aberdeen) and David Dalgleish (Reaich and Hall Architects) in regards to the proposed application. Mr Hannaford explained that the university had been teaching science subjects for over 500 years and the facilities required to be updated and replaced. As a result the applicant proposed building new facilities within the campus. Mr Dalgleish explained that they aimed to create a link for pedestrians from the existing buildings at the University and highlighted that the service year in place at present could also be used. He also advised that in regards to materials for the proposed building, they aimed to create a quality building with the use of masonry materials.
The Forum then heard from Gavin Clark, Case Officer, who addressed the Forum and provided details regarding the planning aspects of the application and responded to questions from members. Mr Clark explained that there were a number of relevant policies in regards to the proposed application and the most relevant being policy CF1 – Existing Community Sites and Facilities. Mr Clark explained that Councillors may wish to consider the principle of the development, the loss of an area of open space, design scale and layout, the impact on the surrounding conservation area and any transportation issues as well as any other documents they feel should be submitted with a planning application.
In regards to public consultation events, the report advised that the first public event took place on Tuesday 26 September and a second event was scheduled for mid-November 2017. Local Elected Members and Community Council members were invited to attend the public consultation.
Members then asked a number of questions in regards to the proposals and the following information was noted:-
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