Development Assessment Report · MCU20/0072

BACKGROUND

We note various discussions and advices as part of the recent application for the new staff carpark
regarding masterplanning and traffic planning matters.

The new staff carpark is the first step in the proposed plans by GSLC for refurbishment and upgrade to
the existing campus. We again confirm this is not intended to facilitate increased enrolment, but
rather to provide a more modern and comprehensive learning facility. To assist in guiding this process
a masterplan has been prepared. The masterplan is intended as a fluid document and will likely
change to suit the evolving nature of education programs and funding arrangements. A copy of the
current masterplan is attached for Councils information purposes.

As part of the masterplaning considerations we acknowledge concerns raised by Councils traffic
consultant regarding the existing traffic operations around the Eumundi Noosa Road/Goodchap Street
roundabout entry. Notwithstanding that site access is consistent with all previous approvals issued by
Council, GSLC is committed to ensuring that site access, carparking and vehicular movement functions
are safe and appropriate. The College has recently made changes to the pickup/drop off area in line
with the Queensland Transport “Look Out!” program that has made a noticeable improvement to wait
times and queue lengths.

A traffic report (attached) has been undertaken to address matters raised by Councils traffic consultant,
including overall carparking, pick up and drop off provision and onsite manoeuvring.          The report
confirms that following the construction of the new staff carpark and removal of the current staff
carpark, that the parking supply will exceed the planning scheme requirement, comply with TMR
requirements and meet required demand. The report recommended some relatively simple
improvements that could be undertaken to improve the efficiency of the existing onsite vehicular
movements and pick up / drop off area. The College through its desire to improve traffic flow has
commenced implementation of these recommendations which has already resulted in positive
outcomes for traffic in the area. The report also includes a conceptual option for longer term
improvements to the set down area, which extends the set down area to provide a linear and longer
queue for drop off and pick up. This will provide for increased queuing distance within the College
from Eumundi Noosa Road and increase the number of pick up/drop off bays.

Given the minor nature of the proposed demountables, it is not considered that the extent of works
required to improve the internal access and set down area, would be a reasonable or relevant
condition and that these works could be appropriately conditioned with the next application for a new
permanent building and which will be for a performing arts building. The traffic report demonstrates
that the proposed demountables will not result in any new impact on site access or Councils road
network.


STATE PLANNING ASSESSMENT

The Planning Regulation 2017 (the Regulation) prescribes Assessment Benchmarks that the application
must be carried out against, which are additional or alternative to the Assessment Benchmarks
contained in the local planning instruments.

These Assessment Benchmarks are prescribed as being contained in:
    the SEQ Regional Plan and Part E of the State Planning Policy, to the extent they are not
       appropriately integrated into the Planning Scheme; and
    Schedule 10 of the Regulation.

Under the SEQ Regional Plan the site is included within the Urban Footprint. Assessment against the
regional plan is not required.