06/0823 - Applicant's Response to Information Request including Attachments [As Published] · 132006.823

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The proposed lobby is considerably smaller that the CAS lobby (90m? vs 258.6m”). This area
was revised as traditional ‘Gold Coast’ style resorts with large lobbies have not successfully
evolved in the Noosa region. The reasons for this trend have not been specifically addressed,
however a number of observations are made regarding the differences between the Gold
Coast and Noosa:

» Differing tourist types — international tour groups vs. family groups;

+ Differing character of the local area — fast paced & urban vs. low key &
vegetated; and

+ Differing allotment sizes & building types ~ small allotments & high rise vs. large
allotment & iow rise.

Based on a review of the existing resort facilities in the Noosa area it is considered the
proposed resort will be able to operate efficiently with the smaller lobby facility.

Furthermore, from an economic point of view it is simply unviable to have a foyer of this size
within the cost plan.

In some ways the proposal with its village laneway is a microcosm of the tourism experience
of Hastings Street itself. People who arrive in Hastings Street are initially directed to a
Management Office (ie. Accom Noosa) to check in, and then proceed to their accommodation
facilities.

Little Hastings Street will operate in the same way. Once guests check in at the lobby they
proceed to the various accommodation types distributed throughout the site. However, Little
Hastings Street unlike any other street will have its off street car parking properly designed
with coordinated signage including “P” signs. Various off street parking options will be
prominent as one enters the precinct. This, together with the fact that Building | (N) has been
eased westward, will enhance the legibility of the lobby location from the entrance to Little
Hastings Street. Once people have arrived by car it is envisaged that vehicular use during
their stay will be minimal.

it appears that a lobby is located in Block N, however Council staff express concer regarding
the location, size and functionality of this facility if it is intended to service the entire resort.
Please provide further details justifying these concems, and detail why the bus and taxi
loading area is not located directly adjacent to this facility.

The size of the lobby has been revised and increased to 90m? and has been incorporated
into Building V on the opposite side of Little Hastings Street. A mini bus and taxi loading area
has been provided adjacent to the lobby entryway. The bus and taxi area associated with
Building H (M) is designed to cater for overflow vehicles.

Please provide details regarding the proposed way-finding techniques to the lobby area, and
any additional way-finding signage proposed throughout the resort complex.

The amended plans illustrate that the lobby is now located in Building V and directly adjoins
the Little Hastings Street frontage. This variation in location allows the lobby area to be both
easily identified and accessed by visitors to the site as it is visible from the intersection of
Alma Way and Little Hastings Street, and is predominantly located in a central area of the
development.

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