2021-07-06 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                              6 JULY 2021


4.3. Public Notification
The application was publicly notified for fifteen (15) business days in accordance with the Planning
Act 2016. Eleven properly made submissions were received. The following table provides a
summary and assessment of the issues raised by submitters.

  Matters Raised                                   Comments
  Carparking
  Parking congestion making roads unsafe for       The use is not supported, however it is noted that the
  drivers and pedestrians                          proposed development includes a basement carpark
  Concerned the guests will not utilise the        providing for three onsite carparks for guests, which
  basement and will park on street instead.        complies with Noosa Plan 2020 carparking
                                                   requirements.
  Reduction in permanent residential
  Proliferation in short-term accommodation in     It is noted that although short-term accommodation is
  proximity. Full time residents being ‘squeezed   a consistent land use within the Medium Density
  out’                                             Residential Zone, it is not intended to erode the
  There is a shortage of long-term                 availability of housing for permanent residents.
  accommodation in the Noosa area. In our
  experience long-term renters integrate better
  in the neighbourhood with more responsible
  behaviour i.e. less noise.
  Noise and Amenity
  Concerned that Noosa Council is allowing         The site is zoned Medium Density Residential and is
  development which increases the density of       intended to be developed for dual occupancy and
  people residing in this section of Sunshine      multiple dwelling developments.
  Beach, and specifically Ferguson Street,
  increases traffic and parking difficulties,
  increases the noise level and changes the
  environment which changes the ambience of
  the area.
  Design
  Location of the BBQ in proximity to adjoining    The BBQ was removed in response to the Information
  properties bedrooms                              Request issued.
  Location of the rangehood in proximity to        The dwelling complies with side setback requirements.
  adjoining properties bedrooms                    A range hood is a standard inclusion in most dwellings
                                                   and would be no different if the dwelling was being
                                                   utilised as a dwelling house.
  Location of the kitchen bench and cooktops in    The dwelling complies with side setback requirements.
  proximity to adjoining property.                 In addition, there are no windows/doors located on the
                                                   north eastern elevation, and as such the location of
                                                   the kitchen is considered acceptable.
  General
  Concerns regarding construction procedures /     These concerns would arise with any redevelopment
  fencing                                          of a site.
  Concerns regarding black rat infestations        Not a relevant consideration for this development
                                                   application.
  Vegetation within the road reserve               The use is not supported therefore there will be no
  Asbestos                                         changes to the vegetation within the road reserve.
  Management of the use                            The asbestos removal is managed through any
                                                   demolition approval and the relevant Building Certifier.
                                                   Council is currently working on a new Local Law to
                                                   assist in managing short-term accommodation in the
                                                   Shire.




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