2021-03-15 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                15 MARCH 2021


         rr)   For the Rural Zone—rural land is protected and appropriately managed such
               that:-
               i     Agriculture and habitat protection are the dominant land uses;
               ii    the scenic and environmental values, the distinct rural amenity and
                     agricultural productivity of the locality are preserved and are not adversely
                     impacted as a consequence of development on or adjacent to that land;
                     and
               iii   locally appropriate enterprises such as bed and breakfast accommodation,
                     farmstays, cabins, camping grounds, roadside stalls and home based
                     businesses enhance the economic sustainability of the hinterland; and
   Specific Outcome O3 The function of, and visual amenity and character surrounding the,
   major road network, including Diamond St, Cooroy–Noosa Road, Belli Creek Road and Lake
   Macdonald Drive is protected and enhanced.
   Specific Outcome O15 On sloping sites, buildings and structures are designed to maximise
   the use of natural slope and minimise the need for cut and fill.
   Specific Outcome O18 There are no significant adverse effects on biodiversity, natural
   vegetation, native fauna habitat, landscape quality, water quality or cultural heritage values,
   including those related to—
   a) changes to natural drainage;
   b) disturbance to any of the wetland systems;
   c) management of landslide and fire risk;
   d) erosion and the transport of sediments off site;
   e) unmanaged public access;
   f) effluent disposal;
   g) changes to fauna habitat and behaviour; and
   h) disturbance of buildings and features, including natural features, of cultural heritage
   significance.
   Specific Outcome O27 Protection of Lake Macdonald water supply
   Treatment and disposal of waste water does not have any detrimental impact on Noosa’s
   major water storage and supply - Lake Macdonald
   Specific Outcome O81 Development on sloping sites—
   a) is responsive to the natural topography of the site and minimises cut and fill;
   b) does not visually dominate the hill slope or interrupt the skyline; and
   c) is integrated with the natural site characteristics including vegetation;
   Specific Outcome O82 The landscape character and visual amenity quality of hill slopes and
   ridgelines are retained.
   The proposed development partially aligns with the Overall Outcome which seeks that the
   Cooroy and Lake Macdonald Locality supports a growing urban and rural settlement of
   permanent residents but raises conflicts with the other Overall and Specific Outcomes.
   Of primary concern is the proposed use of rural land, located outside of the Urban Growth
   Boundary, for the purpose of a high density residential development.
   The planning scheme seeks that rural zoned land is protected and managed such that
   agriculture and habitat protection are the dominant land uses and the scenic values and
   distinct rural amenity are preserved. The proposed development of 246 dwelling units is in
   stark contrast with the schemes desired land use outcomes for the site and does not present
   visually as a logical extension of the Cooroy township as the golf course separates the site
   from nearby urban development.



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