Wyee is set for increased economic activity with Councillors approving a planning proposal to boost commercial and retail development and expand the local centre.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Adam Shultz said the proposal increases the maximum building height to 15m and removed the minimum lot size requirement to align with other town centre zones in the city.
"Recent population growth in Wyee has increased the demand for local centre services and facilities and this demand is expected to continue with future growth," he said.
"Rezoning the sites to E1 Local Centre will pave the way for local businesses, services, and facilities to thrive, which means more jobs for locals."
"This will support the growing population with shops, a supermarket, food and drink venues, medical facilities, childcare and office spaces."
Councillors also recommended approving donations to three organisations including the Australian Air League NSW – Belmont Squadron, the Heartland Foundation and the Quirky Quilters.
"We're passionate about supporting local organisations that make a big difference in our community," Mayor Adam said.
Each organisation will receive a grant of $2000.
In addition, Councillors recommended appointing expert Naomi Rucker to represent Council on the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel for a term of three years. Two other experts were nominated as alternate panel members.
The Regional Planning Panel independently assesses and makes decisions on regionally significant development applications and planning matters, ensuring expert input on large-scale and complex projects in Lake Macquarie.
Councillors also recommended appointing five experts to Council's Design Review Panel for a term of three years and appointed architect Dr Philip Pollard as chairperson.
The Design Review Panel provides independent expert advice to Council on the design quality of residential apartment developments, considering architecture, landscape architecture, and urban design to inform application assessments.
Councillors also considered approving the purchase of part of 300 and 310 Warners Bay Road at Mount Hutton, for use as a public road, for $136,125.
The full agenda and reports are available at meeting agendas and minutes.
The stream of tonight's meeting will be available online at lakemac.com.au within 48 hours.
