Response to Information Request - Final 21 March 2024 · MCU23/0096

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landscape and open space values, with new development only being provided when there is
a significant need.

The relocation of the PAC to the north allows for the additional screening trees to be
provided within the most prominent view line from intersection of Eumundi Noosa Road. The
trees are expected to achieve a height of about 8m, which will assist in reducing the
appearance of building bulk. Additional landscaping is also provided along the frontage of
the building and within the landscaped open space area to the east (refer Landscape
Concept Plan – Attachment 4).

The Master Plan (Attachment 1) shows the expected tree height for landscaping to the
southwest fronting the existing staff carpark, which will also assist to reduce the appearance
of building bulk of the PAC, in particular when viewed from Eumundi Noosa Road. Further,
also provides for additional tree planting towards the south and southwest of the Sports
Precinct (Area V), which will also help to mitigate the appearance of building bulk across the
site when viewed from the southeast, when travelling along Water Hay Drive towards
Eumundi Noosa Road (refer Attachment 1). It is noted that the proposed PAC will be largely
screened from view from this direction, being mostly located behind the Middle & Senior
Classrooms (Buildings J).

Having regard to performance outcome PO4 under the Noosaville Locality Code, given the
existing and proposed landscaping onsite and in the road reserve, the visual amenity of the
Walter Hay Drive and Eumundi Noosa Road will be maintained, protected, and enhanced
with additional landscaping to be provided. Further, this outcome needs to be considered in
context with the existing school facilities, which can be readily seen from various vantage
points around the site and contributes to the existing character. In particular, the existing
Sports Hall (Building K) to the west, which is much more visible from the intersection of
Eumundi Noosa Road and has an increased building height (about 1.45m).

The proposed PAC also needs to be considered in context with the surrounding area, given
the existing commercial and industrial development, in particular, the Total Tools showroom
located about 5m from the boundary fronting Walter Hay Drive to the south. In comparison,
the proposed PAC is located about 40m from Walter Hay Drive and behind the existing tree
line. As explained above, the design and location of the PAC extends northwards into the site
reducing its dominance and incorporates interesting design elements that create visual
interest when viewed from the street, consistent with acceptable outcome AO4.

Issue - Building Height

Acceptable Outcome AO17.1 of the Communities Facilities Zone Code requires buildings and
structures within urban boundaries to not exceed 8 metres. Acceptable Outcome AO7.2 of the
Noosaville Local Plan Code also requires buildings and structures to have a scale and building
height that is consistent with development on adjoining and surrounding land.



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