2021-07-15 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                                15 JULY 2021


     6.    The proposed new building does not comply with Performance Outcome PO12(f) of the
           Medium Density Residential Zone Code as the proposed front building setback is not
           consistent with the predominant character of the surrounding area and does not allow
           sufficient landscaping in the front to enhance the streetscape.
B.   Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.

REPORT
A report on this application was considered by the Planning and Environment Committee Meeting
on 6 July 2021 and was subsequently referred to the General Committee Meeting on 12 July 2021.
During the course of discussions at the General Committee Meeting, Councillors considered that
there may be grounds to support the proposal given the 3 previous development approvals for short
term accommodation in the coastal area. Councillors in discussion though, also recognised that
short term accommodation was impacting the housing supply for permanent residents.
In the circumstances, the General Committee requested staff prepare a further report for the
Ordinary meeting dated 15 July 2021 including conditions for approval of the application.
Staff have considered the issues raised by Councillors, but confirm the previous Officer
Recommendation. Should Council wish to approve the application, the requested motion below has
been drafted for that purpose.
Notably a condition has been included requiring that the building be setback a minimum of 6m from
the front boundary. Currently the proposal plans indicate a roofed terrace setback 4m from the front
boundary. This reduced setback is not consistent with the predominant character of the streetscape
and is contrary to the performance outcomes for the area.
REQUESTED MOTION
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee
Meeting dated 6 July 2021 and the further report to the Ordinary meeting dated 15 July 2021
regarding Application No. MCU20/0149 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use -
Short-term accommodation situated at 29 Ferguson St Sunshine Beach and:
A.   Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
     PLANNING
           When Conditions must be Complied With
     1.    Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied with
           prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times while the use
           continues.
           Approved Plans
     2.    Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with
           the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the following table
           unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
            Plan No.            Rev.   Plan/Document Name                       Date
            A000                W      Site Plan                                11/03/21
            A101                W      Basement Plan                            11/03/21
            A102                W      Ground Floor Plan                        11/03/21
            A103                W      Roof Plan                                11/03/21
            A201                W      Elevations                               11/03/21
            A202                W      Elevations                               11/03/21


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