PM Submission Object - Betty Vawser - MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041

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    & Pocket Park to encourage parking & pedestrian access to the village would be greatly
    compromised by the 2m proximity & 7m height of the proposed Reed & Wallum buildings, on
    top of whatever level of fill is added to natural ground level.

    4) The Development's significant impact on the Creek & Wetland, both during construction &
    upon completion is of tremendous concern, as is the planned density of housing on top of &
    beSide this ecologically sensitive reserve, adjacent Noosa National Park - Emu Swamp Section.
    The natural spring, recognised in the 1960s & probably for thousands of years by our
    indigenous forebears, known locally as Little Rufous Creek creates a watercourse that feeds into
    the wetland & contributes to its ecological value.

    Some 25,000 cubic metres of imported fill will be required, giving rise to 150 trips per day for at
    least 3 months.   This means one heavy vehicle axle load every 3-4 minutes along David Low
    Way, down Sandpiper Court, through the IGA carpark & then back out via the Heron St
    roundabout.   The impacts of such large amounts of fill, will create fragmentation & attrition of
    the watercourse, its habitat values & biodiversity - an environmental injustice for Qld Govt's
    identified Mandatory Essential Habitat.

    There is no reference in the DA to the planned disturbance to essential wetland habitat for the
    vulnerable Wallum Froglet( Crinia tinnula), Wallum Rocketfrog (Litoria /reycinetj, Wallum
    Sedgefrog (Litoria oblongburensisj, nor the impact on wetland heathland & sedgeplain,
    inhabited by the vulnerable Ground Parrot (Pezoporus wollicus) recorded less than 500ms from
    the site.

    5) Significant & continuous Noise & Disruption to homes along David Low Way, adjoining
    streets, laneway, PB Hotel, Hardware store, business & private premises in the vicinity of the
    roadways & roundabout is guaranteed. The impact will be to the detriment of acoustic & visual
    qualities, lifestyle, holiday village ambience & business, especially the al fresco dining/coffee
    shops that all enjoy fresh air & ocean sounds.

    6) Substantially Increased Traffic & Congestion is assured during construction as standing traffic
    queues currently form at all accesses to the roundabout, particularly at daily peak times,
    exacerbated further during school & public holidays. The proposed development risks being a
    serious source of additional congestion & given the layout/landform,      nigh on impossible to
    mitigate in the future.

    7) Foreground Vistas of the wetland & its vegetation across Noosa National Park-Emu Swamp
    Section to Mt Cooroy will be diminished, in fact lost, to the bulky Hotel/Motel    building's
    projected heights. Council needs to ensure height specifications are accurate & the current
    expansive views are maintained.    Her~'s an opportunity to protect & showcase the intent of

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      Noosa's logo 'Different by Nature' by altering design or lowering the amount of fill to protect
      the invaluable amenity of open space & 'community vistas'.

      8) Other concerns include density of buildings & infrastructure within the precinct, the
      provision of scarce green space/vegetation/shade,    preferred orientation to sunlight & natural
      breezes, the provision 'of public access pathway between two story building~, with little to
      recommend passive surveillance, particularly at night. Light pollution is a further issue as every
      new light bulb impacts adversely on Peregian's disappearing night sky, particularly of concern
      with the density planned for this site.

      9) So many missed opportunities to work with community in consultatio'n with Noosa Council's
     . Master Plan for Rufous 5t & the adjoining Janeway to add to the amenity. The north western
      corner's existing vegetation could have'~een the creation of green space/parkland to embellish
      the precinct for visitors & local community with potential to make genuine connections
      between Rufous 5t /Ianeway with this development.      Instead, it separates itself from the village
      feel, in fact opposes the local residential community & village activities associated with the
      function & interaction of Veggie Village, Tennis Club, Kindergarten & Community House, all
      nearby neighbours of the planned development.

      This proposal conflicts with community values, endorsed by all who reside & those who choose
      this relaxed pedestrian location, where thongs, even bare feet are the norm. It delivers instead,
      undesirable urban density & city lifestyle that's aesthetically at odds with Peregian's much
      sought after open space linkages, relaxed village character & community engagement.

      I urge Noosa Council to protect & retain the village of Peregian Beach, to stand strong behind
      the intent of the Noosa Town Plan & refuse this Development Application.

      Rochelle Gooch                Betty Vawser
      1/22 5hearwater 5t            39 Cormorant Crescent
      Peregian Beach 4573           Peregian Beach
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