Information Response · MCU25/0020

Response: In accordance with the definition of basement, the basement levels are less than 1m above
ground level. Due to being located within a flood hazard area with requirements to achieve a minimum
finished floor level, the basement is slightly elevated, which is a common characteristic for mapped flood
hazard developed properties under the Noosa Plan flood resilience requirements. To ensure compliance
with the minimum floor level requirements, as an alternate solution the basement is backfilled,
landscaped and setback from boundaries to ensure there is no basement built form visible from
surrounding properties, canal or street frontage. This landscape design response in addition to the
reduced basement footprint results in an exemplary landscape design outcome, which will ensure
sustainable building outcome within a densely landscaped setting. Refer to Figures 3-5 and Section Plans.




                                   Figure 3: Basement levels plan extract




                                   Figure 4: Basement 2 level plan extract




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