MCU10/2083 Notice of Submission Laura Rafiqi NPM

Subject: Att: Assessment manager. Re: Objection to application MCU10/2083
From: Laura Rafiqi
Date: 2011-02-10T11:26:14+00:00
To: Internet Mailbox Sunshine Coast Regional Council

Please forward to Assessment Manager.

 

 

 

Assessment Manager                                                                                                          Laura Rafiqi           

Sunshine Coast Regional Council                                                                                      1/59 Bluefin Court

Locked Bag 72                                                                                                                      Noosaville QLD 4566           

Sunshine Coast Mail Centre, QLD 4560                                                                           Ph: 04 388 11 388

                                                                                                                                                App: MCU10/2083

 

 

 

10th February, 2011.

 

RE: OBJECTION TO APPLICATION MCU10/2083

 

Dear Sir/Madam, 

 

I wish to express my strong objection to the development application MCU10/2083 and any future development of this site and/or change to the zoning classification of this site.

 

My residency backs onto the Weyba Rd/Mary St. Roundabout and the BP service station.

The noise from traffic during the day from 7am is loud and leaves a film of black pollution on surfaces.  The noise during the late night from hooning cars, service station P.A system and general public converging on this area wakes me up.  I do not want the residences surrounding the proposed application to be subjected to increased noises and traffic. The affect on their privacy and ability to reasonably enjoy their properties within the “Noosa style” is at risk with the erection of a buffer wall also. The Noosaville community has already experienced problems from The Villa Noosa and 24hr McDonalds. Violent disturbances, yelling and drunken behaviour late at night in this area detracts from Noosaville’s safe, tourist, family orientated image. Also, places undue strain on security services and the QLD Police service.

In regard to the Environmental noise impact assessment prepared on 14th October,2010  from my viewing of the document had failed to take into account drunken behaviour. “Conversations” are not an adequate assessment of this noise, as in my experience “yelling and screaming” is normal tone of voice use.  Also it is not the nearest 6 properties affected by this noises, it is the other properties within the community that will also be affected. The noise on a still night will travel very far Noosaville. 

 

The Roundabout adjoining Gibson Rd, Thomas St and Skipper Pl is one of the busiest and dangerous in Noosa for all parties.  It is difficult to get out of Skipper Pl now in a car and difficult to cross the street safely as a pedestrian.  I have personally witness a vehicle nearly hit a pedestrian with a pram trying to cross Gibson road at the McDonalds crossing near the Roundabout.

 

The Noosaville area does not need the economic strain of having to support another centre.  There are several vacant leases available in the area.  The increased strain caused by more proposed fast food outlets/cafes on small traders in the Noosaville area is cruel in this economic climate. Noosaville has McDonalds, Dominos and Red rooster.  Other, smaller venues that offer take way options do not need the increased competition. E.g., Nosh, Raymondos, Zachary’s, Indian and Thai venues close by.  Also this may have affect on the Gympie Tce. takeaways offered as well.  There are also 3 local bakeries in the area already.  As for the 24hr convenience store, the BP is open 24 hrs and does cater basic needs and Woolworths has good trading hours for the area. (9pm Mon-Fri). Noosa Junction already caters for the 24hr convenience shoppers with the 7/11 and Mobil.

 

The application does contradict the Iconic values of Noosa from both a community and economic aspect. 

I have included below some areas of the statement are affected. 

 

From the Iconic Values statement, available online 

http://www.dip.qld.gov.au/resources/laws/iconic_queensland_places_act/noosa-iconic-values-statement.pdf <http://www.dip.qld.gov.au/resources/laws/iconic_queensland_places_act/noosa-iconic-values-statement.pdf> 

 

6 COMMUNITY ICONIC VALUES 

6.1.8 The urban settlements of Noosa each have their own distinct character, style and cultural heritage. Lively and vibrant town and village centres create community focal points, sense of identity and means of social interaction. Residents and visitors enjoy low ambient noise levels and traffic circumstances that are not stressful for road users. People rather than cars are the focus of streetscape design, along with pedestrian connectivity and convenience. Significant early investment in public infrastructure, generous native landscape beautification and quality street furniture ensures a high quality public realm is maintained throughout these urban environments. 

 

10 ECONOMIC ICONIC VALUES 

10.1.13 Business Centres at Noosa Junction, Noosaville, Tewantin and Cooroy also cater for a substantial amount of commercial and retail functions as well as community services. Smaller neighbourhood centres and village centres are shown in the planning scheme and no new centres are proposed. Retail and commercial development outside of the existing centres have the potential to jeopardise the integrity of centres and detract from surrounding residential amenity and therefore are not appropriate. Medium density residential land is often provided for close to these centres and this particularly needs to be maintained for housing rather than converted to commercial land uses. 

 

11 ECONOMIC STRATEGIES 

11.1.5 New centres are not established within Noosa given the potential for new retail and commercial development outside of existing centres to jeopardise the integrity of centres and detract from surrounding residential amenity. 

 

11.1.6 Medium density residential land close to existing centres are maintained for housing rather than being converted to commercial land uses.

 

I strongly urge Council to adhere to the Noosa iconic statement and maintain Noosa’s Iconic lifestyle and deny this application and permanently zone this site residential.  

 

Yours sincerely, 

 

Laura Rafiqi

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