Response to NC information request

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Item 2: Please provide a landscape concept plan, which clearly illustrate how compliance has been
achieved against each of Noosaville Locality Code’s Probably Solutions S53.1, S53.2 and S533.

Applicant’s Response to Item 2: The above solutions are not relevant to the proposal as they refer to
development located in the Attached Housing zone whereas the site is included in the Visitor Mixed Use
zone. However to assist Council is their assessment, a Landscape Plan is provided in Attachment A
which illustrates plantings for the site as well as a revised fencing plan.


Item 3:          Amend the Proposal Plans to refer to correct front boundary setback distance .

Applicant’s Response to Item 3: The amended proposal plans included in Attachment B clearly
illustrate the location of the required 10 metre setback in relation to the line of the building.


Item 4: If still within the 10m front boundary setbacks following consideration and amendment, provide
reasons why a reduced setback to the third storey is required and how it achieves compliance with the
Noosa Plan.

Applicant’s Response to Item 4: As discussed in the pre lodgement meeting, Council has consistently
relaxed upper level setbacks in the Noosaville area with the most recent approval being a Multiple
Dwelling of 3 units approved at 279 Gympie Terrace Noosaville under MCU15/0014. The approved
plans for this development included an approved setback of 8.0 metres to the line of the third storey roof
and 7.2 metre to the sun control battens. (refer figure 1 below)




Figure 1 – extract of approved plans for MCU15/0014 demonstrating upper level roof intrusion into setback area


In response to Council staff comments the applicant has now amended the proposal plans and reduced
the width of the upper level which results in a setback of 7.95 metres on the eastern corner of the building
and 8.5 metres on the western corner. The reduced third storey setback for the roof line is considered
to meet the Specific Outcomes of the Noosa Plan relating to setbacks as follows:

       a) provide amenity for users of the premises as well as preserve the visual and acoustic
       amenity of adjoining and nearby properties; - The proposed third storey front roof line is setback
       from the street frontage and provides a diagonal setback ranging from 7.95 metres on the