20180497 - NSC MCU Request - Coastal Protection Area · MCU18/0206

Table 14-28 Detached House Code
Specific Outcome O1 - : Buildings and other structures are appropriately designed and sited to:
                Specific Outcomes                                           Supporting Information
(a) provide amenity for users of the premises          • By design, the proposed dwelling would enhance amenity
                                                          for users of the premises by maximising their ability to enjoy
                                                          the vista to the beach.

(b)   preserve the visual and acoustic privacy of         • The proposed dwelling area would maintain a side
      adjoining and nearby land uses as well as             boundary setback of 1.5m and effectively provide visual and
      reasonable access to views and sunlight;              acoustic privacy to adjoining and nearby land uses equal to
                                                            acceptable solutions of the Building Works Code.
                                                          • The lot is on the western side of the street, so does not
                                                            have direct beach views. As there is a 2 storey dwelling
                                                            currently on the site, there will be no negative impact on
                                                            views.

(c)   preserve any existing vegetation that will buffer   • Some vegetation will be removed, however the existing
      the proposed building or structure from adjoining     trees on the western side will be retained.
      uses
(d)   allow for landscaping to be provided between        • The proposed dwelling would maintain a side boundary
      buildings                                             setback of 1.5m and such space will be landscaped.

(e)   maintain the visual continuity and pattern of       • The proposed architect designed dwelling will enhance the
      buildings and landscape elements within the           streetscape by adding a visually attractive building.
      street                                              • The lot is effectively a corner lot, with the setback to the
                                                            southern road boundary being 6m. The secondary setback
                                                            is, at a minimum 4m. There are numerous examples in the
                                                            street where setbacks are significantly less than 6m, for
                                                            example 36, 38 & 44, 46.
(f)   for class 10a structures, do not visually           • The 5.7m wide tilt panel garage door is to have a timber
      dominate the street                                   batten finish and has been designed to blend in with the rest
                                                            of the façade, so as not to dominate the streetscape.

(g)   avoid any significant adverse impacts on the        • The proposed dwelling is designed to take full advantage of
      natural values of waterways and their                 the coastal location and ocean vistas, while avoiding any
      foreshores, including those of the Noosa River        negative impacts.
      and its lakes                                       • Stormwater from roofed areas is to be collected and
                                                            discharged via the existing disposal systems with little or no
                                                            impact on the natural values of the waterways

(g)   do not interrupt the natural cycles of erosion      • The proposed dwelling would not cause interruption to the
      and accretion of watercourses and foreshore           natural cycles of erosion or accretion of foreshore areas.
      areas.

Specific Outcome O4 : Height— Buildings and other structures
                    Specific Outcomes                                     Supporting Information
(a)      are low rise and present a building height   • The proposed dwelling is within an area which is generally
         consistent with structures on adjoining and    two storey dwellings. It is consistent with the scale and
         surrounding land;                              architectural styles of buildings in the surrounding areas
                                                        which include buildings that step down the steep land. The
                                                        height of the building is above the 8 metre height limit from
                                                        existing natural ground due to rafters and outriggers that are
                                                        a feature of the design. This is only over a small proportion
                                                        of the roof – bedroom 1 deck and ensuite.
(b)      have a maximum building height of—           • The building does not exceed 2 storeys.
         i) for Visitor Mixed Use Zone— 3 storeys; or