Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
It's D-Day for the $1.6 million expansion of the Milestone Hotel.
For more than a year a development application (DA) for the project has been going through the assessment process.
The plans for extensions and reinstatement of a first-floor verandah are enough to excite the city's punters.
The proponent previously told the Daily Liberal the additions were needed because their bistro trade had outgrown their kitchen - which bodes well for Dubbo's economy.
Dubbo City Council advised proponent Kayora of issues about a number of areas.
There has been a lengthy period of negotiations between the two parties.
With the subject property's heritage-listed status, the process has also involved the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage.
No easy task, but thankfully the majority of issues has been resolved.
The sticking point will go before the council's planning and development committee meeting tonight.
The deletion of 12 car parking spaces at the same time as the extensions take place has remained part of Kayora's plans.
The council has its development control plan to stick to and provisions in one of its contributions plans.
Planning officers have recommended the proponent pay $319,150 in lieu of meeting its parking obligations.
The sum is not spare change.
How the committee votes will be of interest to more than just the proponents.
Patrons and other developers alike will want to know how the issue is resolved.
Let's hope the council and the developer can find an outcome acceptable to both.