2021-07-06 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                    6 JULY 2021


 Matters Raised                                          Comments
 I feel changing any natural flow will definitely be     The proposal is for fill in order to establish a flat
 an impact on both wildlife and residents that I am      house and recreation site only. The proposed fill
 genuinely concerned for. Developers should have         will not result in changes to the natural flow of the
 minimal environmental change to land flow and           waterway.
 wildlife corridors as slowly getting pushed aside
 which is sad and unnecessary in the push by
 developers.
 I am concerned that any changes to the                  The proposal is for fill in order to establish a flat
 subdivision development at 11 Church St will            house and recreation site only. The proposal does
 impact on the creek running through this                not include any changes to the subdivision
 development, and particularly the wildlife              approval.
 (including frogs) downstream. Noosa Shire prides
 itself on its Biosphere status, lessening any
 environmental responsibility during development
 does not add anything to the community or
 nature, it robs the community and nature of its
 rightful future Community and nature before
 developers interests please
 This is a sensitive area of Pomona with abundant        No building works are proposed as part of this
 wildlife - if they are building within the creek area   application. It is noted however that the fill is
 then this has to be against the Noosa plan?             proposed a minimum of approximately 5m from
                                                         the mapped waterway and is not within a riparian
                                                         buffer area.
 As a nearby resident who has lived just                 The proposal is for fill in order to establish a flat
 downstream for over 15 years, I am truly                house and recreation site only. The proposal has
 concerned about the impact of ANY further               been reviewed by an Environmental and Civil
 development at 11 Church St on the riparian             Engineering consultant in regards to impact on
 reserve, wildlife corridor and nearby character         flooding, and it has been determined the proposal
 precinct. There is a Flood Hazard Overlay on the        will not result in any adverse or additional impacts
 site and I know how quickly the creek comes up.         in terms of flooding.
 The Noosa Plan 2020 seeks that no development           The proposal has been reviewed by Council’s
 occur within 10 metres of a waterway. I surely          Environment Officer and the fill is not anticipated
 hope this is respected and honoured for the safety      to result in any adverse impacts on the waterway
 of the community and all species that depend            to the north.
 upon its wellbeing.
 Subdivision development at 11 Church Street.            The application is not for subdivision.
 More wildlife in peril. No respect for environmental
 issues. Please keep Pomona as is and forget new
 developments!
 The heart of Pomona village is no place for             The application is for fill for the purposes of
 developers. We need 'preservers' not developers.        establishing a building pad to construct a dwelling
 Those who respect and seek to preserve the              house only.
 cultural heritage bestowed on the hinterland
 villages as manifested in its unique architecture;
 those who respect the rich biodiversity of the
 micro landscape of which we residents are
 custodians. If Noosa Council is committed to its
 2020 Plan this proposed development should not
 go ahead. The unique character of the hinterland
 villages and biodiversity Noosa Tourism uses in
 its destination promotion should constitute more
 than simple marketing tools. Preserve, not
 destroy!




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