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Response to Council request for information · 132007.616.05
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Council’s Reference: 13007.616.05 Our Reference: 02370 L02 NG Our Contact: Nadine Gorton 8th October 2018 Noosa Council Po Box 41 TEWANTIN QLD 4565 ATTENTION: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Dear Billy, RE: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Minor Change to Development Approval - 132007.616.05 for a Duplex Dwelling over land described as Lot 23 on RP89506 and situated at 8 Attunga Heights Noosa Heads. Martoo Consulting has been engaged by Tike Properties Pty Ltd to prepare a response to the above minor change application for 8 Attunga Heights, Noosa Heads. Further to Councils further advice letter issued 28th June 2018 which listed 10 items that Council considers is necessary in order to complete its assessment the applicant provides the following response as detailed below: Response to Further Advice Item 1: Provide amended plans that detail a basement and building which complies with the definitions in the Noosa Plan. Applicant’s Response to Item 1: Please refer to revised proposal plans prepared by Mercury Design and dated 7.09.2018. These amended plans detail the provision of a semi-circular garden to the centre of the western façade which ensures the development complies with building height requirements and is similar to the approved plans. The basement is located below natural and finished levels with the garden bed reinstating levels to non garage areas. It is noted that the applicant met with Council officers Patrick Murphy and Billy Glover on 24th July 2018 to discuss the proposal and that the provision of the semi-circular garden was deemed acceptable by Council staff. Item 2: Provide amended plans that demonstrate that the building does not exceed 8 metres in height from both the finished ground level and the natural ground surface, as per The Noosa Plan. Applicant’s Response to Item 2: Please refer to amended plans prepared by Mercury Design. The revised plans and heights are consistent with the existing approval for the site. Item 3: Provide RL’s of the highest points of the building in relation to the RL’s of the finished ground level and the natural ground surface. Applicant’s Response to Item 3: Please refer to amended plans prepared by Mercury Design. The revised plans and heights are consistent with the existing approval for the site.
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Item 4: Provide amended plans that detail compliant building setbacks to all boundaries or like for like,
including extent, to the original approval. Provide plans that demonstrate the proposed deck areas will
not impact the amenity and allow residents to overlook into the private open spaces of the adjoining
properties.
Applicant’s Response to Item 4: Please refer to amended plans prepared by Mercury Design. The
proposed building setbacks are now compliant with the Noosa Plan requirements. The revised plans
have relocated the pool for Unit B to the northern side boundary to enable retention of vegetation at the
rear of the site as required by Council. The pool will be screened from the adjoining unit to the north by
a concrete block wall and the upper deck of the unit will be setback 2.6metres and screened with
aluminium privacy screens and planter boxes with an associated stainless steel trellis.
The upper deck of Unit A will be also be screened with aluminium privacy screens and planter boxes with
an associated stainless steel trellis. Landscape planting will also be provided along the southern
boundary providing additional screening to the adjoining premises.
Item 5: Provide a roof plan demonstrating the provision of minimum 600mm eaves to at least 75% of
the perimeter of the building.
Applicant’s Response to Item 5: Eaves have been provided to the building, however it is noted that the
requirement for privacy screening of the decks affects the visual presentation of the eaves along the
northern boundary.
Item 6: Provide a detailed landscape plan for the subject site and development that complies with the
Landscaping Code - Minimum landscaped areas, dimensions and works.
Applicant’s Response to Item 6: Please refer to landscape plans prepared by Createscpaes.
Item 7: Provide additional detail to demonstrate that the vehicle access and door opening is in
accordance with AS/NZS2890.1:2004 for a B99 vehicle.
Applicant’s Response to Item 7: Please refer to SCG Consulting Engineering drawings.
Item 8: Provide plans that demonstrate that a B99 vehicle can access the space in a forward gear,
reverse out and manoeuvre on site and exit the site in a total of 3 movements.
Applicant’s Response to Item 8: Please refer to SCG Consulting Engineering drawings.
Item 9: Provide a preliminary stormwater management plan for the development. The plan must be
prepared by a suitably qualified person and include but not be limited to:
9.1. collection of runoff from the proposed buildings and hardstand areas,
9.2. provision for existing overland flows from adjoining properties,
9.3. discharge to Council’s system. Please note that discharge to Council’s kerb and channel is
limited to 25l/sec at any one location.
Applicant’s Response to Item 9: Please refer to SCG Consulting Engineering drawings.
Item 10: Provide additional detail on the existing stormwater drainage line that conveys stormwater
through the site. The detail must include comment on the history of the line and whether any easements
have been agreed and/or proposed.
Applicant’s Response to Item 10: The applicant has investigated the stormwater drainage line and
researched local survey records and approvals. No information or approvals were able to be found as
part of this research and there are no easements over the line.
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Page 3 Request to Modify Conditions As part of this request for a minor change to the approval, the applicant also now seeks to modify the following conditions: Condition 1: Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are prepared by Agenti Architects Pty Ltd and are detailed as … Requested Change to Condition 1: The applicant requests that condition 1 be amended to reference the revised plans prepared by Mercury Design. Condition 3. The open space and setback areas are to be landscaped in accordance with Council’s Policy on Landscaping Guidelines and a properly prepared landscape plan prepared by a suitably qualified Landscape Architect or Horticulturalist. Such landscaping is to be completed prior to the premises being occupied and maintained at all times thereafter. In this regard:- 3.5. The mature Pandanus tectorius (1 of) and Callitrus columellaris (1 of) within the front setback area to Attunga Heights shall be retained. 3.6. The three (3) mature Callitrus columellaris and the mature Eucalypt (1 of) in the rear setback area shall be retained. This includes the Callitrus columellaris that is on the boundary in the southeast corner of the site. Requested Change to Condition 3.5 and 3.6. As part of assessment of the original revised plans, Council officers indicated that the existing vegetation on site was to be retained. Due to concerns with the health of some of the trees, the applicant engaged Consult Arborist to provide an assessment of the existing vegetation at and adjacent to the subject site. This assessment concluded that due to the age, size and location of several of the trees, they were not suitable for retention. Advice from Council indicates that their Environmental Officer has reviewed the report and supports the recommendations. The conditions above are requested to be amended to reflect the report and the proposal plans. Suggested Change to Condition: 3.5. The Callitrus columellaris (2 of) within the front setback area to Attunga Heights shall be retained. The Pandanus tectorius (1 of) is to be relocated to the landscape garden in front of the lift well. 3.6. delete Condition 4. The unenclosed visitor parking space shall be deleted and landscaping area increased accordingly in this area, with natural ground level maintained. Requested Change to Condition 4: Condition no longer relevant as all carparking provided in the basement. Condition requested to be deleted. Condition 6. Any fencing along the southern boundary shall accommodate the Callitrus columellaris tree that is to be retained in the southeast corner of the site. Requested Change to Condition 6: Condition requested to be deleted as tree no longer on site.
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Page 4 Condition 8. Any deck or balcony areas are not to be enclosed with shutters, glass panelling or the like, thus remaining as open structures. Requested Change to Condition 8: The condition is requested to be deleted or amended to reflect Council requirements for privacy screening on decks and balconies. Condition 27. Carparking shall be provided within the site generally as shown on drawing number 07025SK1(c) dated 27 August 2007 by Agenti Architects, except as modified herein. Requested Change to Condition 27: Condition requested to be amended to refer to deleted or amended to reflect amended proposal plans. The revised plans and additional information is considered to address the items raised by Council with the resultant development consistent with the requirements of a minor change. The design outcomes have been discussed with Council staff and the applicant considers that he has now responded to Council’s request for further information. The Decision Making Period has therefore commenced and we request that your Council proceeds with its assessment of the application as soon as possible in accordance with the Planning Act 2016. Please contact our Sunshine Coast office if you require any further information and/or clarification. Yours faithfully, Nadine Gorton Senior Planner martoo consulting pty ltd
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