Response to Information Request_18-04-12 · MCU12/0023

Ms Leanne Simpson, JFP                                                      18/04/12
Re: Essence of Peregian – Noise response                           L08712/PAK/09-047

Resultant level with no shielding is: 45 dB(A)

Hence below the post 10pm limit of 47 dB(A).

Adjacent Accommodation on the Development Site

The impact of the outdoor dining area usage upon the accommodation units on the
balance of the development site is not considered to be a relevant aspect to this
development application. The impact of outdoor dining from tenancies within the
overall development upon other users of the development will in effect be self
regulating by the management structure of the development.

However, to clarify, future accommodation uses will be airconditioned with closable
door and windows able to exclude unwanted sound as required.

Hence this is not a matter which is of concern and is an internal amenity issue for
resort operations.




Response:

With respect to noise from entertainment and amplified music within the three
restaurant tenancies I have no specific knowledge of whether such is proposed or
not. However, it is my experience that restaurants generally provide, as a minimum,
low level background music within the restaurant building. Noise from provision of
same must comply with regulatory noise standards.

Should in the future the restaurant uses obtain a Liquor Licence, provision of
amplified music is regulated by the Liquor Licensing Division and only approved with
entertainment noise limits on the Liquor Licence once appropriate testing and
reporting is undertaken.

On this basis I have no concern with respect to entertainment/amplified sound
causing undue noise impact at off-site locations.

With respect to the outdoor dining areas, which are the subject of this development
application, I suggest that amplified music in outdoor dining areas be of low volume
ie less than 70 dB(A) at 3 metres. This is less than the noise level assessed for
patrons in these areas and which demonstrates compliance.

I suggest that if music other than background music is provided within the restaurants
then, depending upon the time of day, it may be necessary to close doors to the
exterior or orient speakers within the venue to contain noise. This is a matter for
future tenants when specific fitout plans are available.

Thus, there are no specific acoustic recommendations with respect to amplified
music from within restaurants at this point in time.


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