Approval Package

Noosa Council documents




               NOOSA COUNCIL IDAS Development Application Decision Notice                                                            2


                     Condition 12

                     The works proposed as part of this approval are significant and include major earthworks construction of
                     significant services as well as requiring vegetation protection. The $250,000.00 is considered reasonable
                     based on the scope of these works and could be progressively reduced as the works are completed. As this
                     is a sensitive site with a range of detailed conditions all securities should be in place prior to release of any
                     operational works approvals. This ensures works do not commence without the securities in place. The
                     security bond however will be returned in stages as works are completed.

                     Condition 16
                     It is not agreed to change the title of the Retained and Enhanced Vegetation area, as it is important future
                     residents, owners and mangers understand that this area has very important conservation and waterways
                     protection functions. The title ‘Retained and Enhanced Vegetation’ infers nothing about the special
                     environmental and conservation values of these areas.

                     Condition 20
                     The proposed covenant does not satisfactorily address and provide for the protection of the Private Open
                     Space Conservation & Waterways Protection area’s environmental values, with amendments required.
                     Condition 22.3
                     The fence is critical to the proper management and protection of these important areas in perpetuity. The
                     fence is intended to prevent future owners from extending their ‘horticultural landscapes’ into these areas of
                     native bushland.
                     Condition 40

                     Wallum froglets are only surviving in those parts of the wetlands where nutrients and pH are low. The parts
                     affected by impacts form ‘external catchments’ are no longer Wallum froglet habitat. The intent of this
                     condition is to ensure that this development does not adversely affect the remaining areas of Wallum Froglet
                     habitat
                     Condition 85.2

                     The proposed change is not supported as this monitoring is considered low cost and can be read by a field
                     multi-meter.

                     Condition 85.3

                     The proposed change is not supported, as this monitoring is considered to be standard monitoring
                     requirements. Sewerage lines on site can overflow, and excess nutrient runoff\ can lead to algal blooms.

                     Condition 98

                     The applicants traffic engineer, Council’s traffic engineer, and Land Development staff all agree that it is
                     necessary to close off Banksia Avenue as a result of the proposed development.

                     It is also considered necessary to provide a turnaround facility as the closure of Banksia Avenue will prevent
                     vehicles within Grant Street from being able to head south. That is, entry onto Noosa Drive from Katharina
                     Street will be limited to left turn only (north), and entry onto Noosa Drive via Banksia Avenue - Jan Street -
                     Coral Tree Avenue (where vehicles can currently turn right to head south) will be closed off. Accordingly, it is
                     paramount that this turning facility be provided so that traffic can gain access back onto Noosa Drive where
                     they can turn right at the existing roundabout.
                     In terms of utilising moneys contributed by the applicant in the past – this money has already been spent in
                     accordance with the rezoning approval that the money was required under. That is, the applicant paid the
                     money in order for the land to be rezoned and gazetted to Residential B (now referred to as the Residential
                     High Density Zone) and Council carried out upgrading works in both Banksia Avenue and in Grant Street in
                     preparation for the intended development at that time. The fact that the applicant did not proceed with the
                     development is irrelevant as both parties complied with the condition – one rezoning the land, the other
                     improving the roads.
                     Condition 105
                     The bond of $50,000 is considered reasonable considering the extent of damage that could occur to
                     Council’s roads and the cost to repair any damage.



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                                                                                                                  Print Date: 26 February 2020, 3:13 PM