Minor Change Report 132004 240022 3 (As Published) · 132004.240022.3

               The application has been found to generally comply with all applicable statutory instruments. The
               pertinent issues arising out of the assessment are discussed below,
               The proposed removal and relocation of five (5) car parking spaces
               The applicant’s ‘Further Advice’ submission supports the proposed reconfiguration of the
               basement level, which involves the installation of new amenities within the north-eastern corner,
               the removal of five (5) existing car parking spaces from this area, the relocation of these five (5)
               spaces to the existing porte-cochere, and the delineation of four (4) new car parking spaces within
               the basement.
               From a planning perspective, the proposed changes result in a net reduction of one (1) car parking
               space within the basement. This reduction is offset by the provision of five (5) short-term car
               parking spaces within the porte-cochere, which are to be managed under a dedicated
               concierge/valet service operated by Sofitel staff. Given the operational nature of the porte-cochere
               and the proposed managed parking arrangement, the reallocation of spaces is considered to be
               acceptable and consistent with the intended function of the development.
               The applicant’s ‘Further Advice’ response includes:
               •   a Traffic Engineering Response prepared by Ason Group and RPEQ signed by the Ason
                   Group State Manager, Henry Strachan (RPEQ 10634). This response addresses each matter
                   raised in Items 1-4 of the Further Advice;
               •   a Site Plan showing the porte-cochere and a Swept Path Analysis for B85 and B99 vehicles;
                   and
               •   a Car Park Management Plan prepared by Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort to provide the
                   operational strategy for how the 5 car parking spaces will be managed through a valet
                   parking service between the porte-cochere and basement carpark.
               As detailed in Council’s Development Engineers referral response in Section 4.2 of the report, the
               proposed changes are supported from a technical engineering perspective. It is confirmed in the
               Traffic Engineering response that the function of the 5 porte-cochere parking bays is for short-term
               set down parking only.
               A key issue identified in Council’s Further Advice was the need to enhance pedestrian safety within
               the porte cochere area. In response, the applicant submitted a Signage and Line Marking Plan to
               demonstrate how the proposed modifications will prioritise pedestrian movement and improve
               safety outcomes. This plan is proposed to be included as a conditionally approved plan to ensure
               the intended pedestrian safety improvements are implemented and maintained.
               Proposed changes to the windows on the Hastings Street façade of the building
               As shown on the submitted Building Elevations – Hasting Street, the changes to the façade include
               the following:
               •   removal of the existing louvres from the eleven (11) overhead bay windows
               •   replacement with eleven (11) new fixed windows within the existing opening extent
               •   removal of 1 existing window glazing and replaced with new glazing, solid block work
                   externally and FC sheet lining internally to increase the sill height of this window that
                   interfaces with a banquette area within the restaurant
               •   Internally there will be a curtain hung within the extent of the adjoining window that is being
                   maintained
               •   removal of the existing glass entry door, which is being replaced with new timber finish doors
                   with framed glazing.
               The proposed changes to the building facade fronting Hasting Street are supported by the
               applicant’s response to the Further Advice, which included:
               •   an Architectural Statement completed by CE Architects; and
               •   an email from Dr Noel Robinson, confirming that his moral rights have been appropriately
                   considered and that he supports the proposed modifications to his original design.
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