Response to Council request for information · 132007.616.05

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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.