Planning Report - MCU19-0030

                                                                                  proposal report


     decks and screened accessways that vary the overall built form. A range of building
     materials are also used to provide visual relief.

     h) help protect the natural character and visual amenity of the Noosa River system and other
     watercourses. – The reduced third level rear setback is not visible from the Noosa River and
     does not impact on the amenity of this area.

Overlays

The site is mapped as being affected by the Natural Hazards Overlay and is within a Flood Hazard
area and an area of High potential Acid Sulfate Soils.

With regard to Flood Hazard the applicant has designed the building to provides a minimum
habitable floor level of 2.7 metres consistent with Councils requirements.

The applicant also seeks approval for the construction of a basement on the site. This basement is
an integral component of the development and enables large areas of open space to surround the
building and provide separation to adjoining buildings. Appendix B provides a Geotechnical & Acid
Sulfate Soils Investigation report prepared by Core Consultants that addresses acid sulfate soils
and basement design.

The excavation to create a basement as part of the development proposal was raised at the pre
lodgement meeting where Council officers indicated that the basement achieved the 1% AEP flood
level immunity due to the design of the driveway. Appendix C provides plans prepared by SCG
that illustrate the proposals compliance with flood immunity.




5.0 State assessment and other matters

5.1 State interests
The proposal is for an urban activity within the Urban Footprint, and is located outside the Koala
Assessable Development Area. The proposal is compliant with the relevant State Regulatory
Planning Provisions.




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