Town Planning Report

Proposal Report       Proposed Material Change of Use of Premises for an Entertainment and dining business Type 1 Food & Beverages and
Type 2 Recreation, amusement & fitness (extensions and alterations to a Surf Club) over land at 4 The Esplanade, Sunshine Beach and
described as lot 126 on CP845336 and Lot 5 on SP269274
Applicant: Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club
                     iv avoid significant adverse impacts on the natural environment, including native habitat
                     removal, fragmentation and attrition; and
                     v protect the natural beach experience and overall visual amenity for beach users

               The proposal is considered to comply with the above Outcomes as:

                      •    The works proposed reflect the existing uses on site and the activities of the existing
                           Surf Club.
                      •    The Surf Club and associated activities have been operating on site for over 30
                           years.
                      •    The works will provide a safe environment for patrons and staff whilst enabling the
                           community aspects of the club to continue.
                      •    The design of the club has carefully considered the adjoining residential
                           development by minimizing openings to those areas to the west, south and north,
                           and orientating open public areas to the beach side.
                      •    Existing vegetation on site will be retained and enhanced by new and improved
                           landscaping to the public carpark.
                      •    The SBSLSC and Surf Clubs in general, are iconic and recognizable features of the
                           Queensland coast line and the new building is reflective of the character of the area.
                           The building is set into the site and dune and will not be readily visible from the
                           beach.

                f) The scale and form of buildings and other structures are —
                     i designed to be responsive to the informal beachside character of the locality, being low
                     rise buildings, with pitched or curved roofs and building materials that blend with the
                     dune and coastal landscape;
                     ii in keeping with the surrounding streetscape and landscape qualities;
                     iii integrated into the topography and native vegetation of the dune system which
                     dominates the locality; and
                     iv consistent with the amenity and safety expectations of the community;

                The proposed building form is low rise, with a low curved roof form that reflects the
                undulating dunal character of the area. Materials chosen including rendered concrete, pre-
                finished fibre cement cladding with timber battens and screening are well suited to the
                beachfront elements and provide a muted palate that reflect the tones and character of the
                area.

          The Eastern Beaches Locality Code outlines the intent of the Open Space Recreation zone as:

                bb) For the Open Space Recreation Zone — areas of open space contribute to the desired
                lifestyle of residents by offering a variety of passive and active recreational experiences that
                are conducive to community interaction and wellbeing;

               The existing Surf Club is consistent with the intent of the zone and provides a focal point for
               the community including the provision of necessary beach safety (patrols) and education
               (nippers) operations but also a local club venue for visitors and residents.

          A comparison of the proposal against the Eastern Beaches code is detailed below:

          Division 15—Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions for the Eastern Beaches Locality

            Column 1                                    Column 2                                  Column 3
            Specific Outcomes                           Probable    Solutions      (if    code    Compliance
                                                        assessable)
            7.8 Effects of use
            Amenity
            O1 Uses are located, designed and           No solution provided.                     Complies – proposal involves the
            operated to avoid significant adverse                                                 renovation and extension of the
            changes to the light, air quality, noise,                                             existing Surf Life Saving club on site.
            accessibility or other conditions                                                     This use is consistent with the zoning,
            enjoyed by users of associated,                                                       existing    lease    and      locational
            adjoining or nearby uses.                                                             requirements relating to beach safety
                                                                                                  operations.

                                                                                                  New building has been designed to
                                                                                                  focus club activities away from
                                                                                                  surrounding residential areas.


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