2018-06-12 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                    12 JUNE 2018


The Boreen Point, Kin Kin and Cootharaba Locality Code similarly seeks to protect the amenity
of existing residents.
The applicant was not required to provide an acoustic report as it was considered that the
proposed hours, nature of use and the separation of the proposed use area from the closest
dwelling (50 metres) ensures that suitable conditions can be applied to maintain the amenity of
nearby residents.
In summary it is considered that the proposed use and development are suitable for the site and
will not detract from the amenity of the local area as a result of car parking and noise.
Infrastructure Charges
The applicant has request that reduced Infrastructure Charges be applied based on a pro-rata
rate reflective of the amount of time the proposed areas are to be used.
The applicant has included the following grounds as justification for the reduced charges:
     The Kin Kin General Store also requesting new additional undercover dining for a
     maximum 60 people for back function barn area giving weather proof structure for diners to
     sit under. This area is for LIMITED Use.
     The limited use would be for Casual dining twice a week would fit 30 - 40
     people every Friday 5:30pm - 9pm , and again for 40 - 60 people every Sunday 12-
     3pm. The third function service for the week would be for group bookings and would need
     to be flexible.
     Being either weekday or Saturday lunch or Saturday dinner, but will not exceed 60 people
     and will be one 3.5 hours service for the whole week. This one flexible function for the
     week will be recorded in our Team Up Calendar that is currently accessible by all our staff
     and we are happy to give access to Noosa planning department where the weekly function
     will be clear in dates, times, and customer numbers for transparency.
     Total operating hours of café is approx. 77 hours a week Total new barn usage would
     total 10 hours a week.
     Total breaky/lunch/dinner services per week Total 15 - 16 food services. (open 7 days
     Breakfast and Lunch plus open one dinner service every Friday Night and once a month on
     a Saturday night.)     Total number of food services needed for new undercover dining
     is only 3 food services per week (Friday Night, Sunday Lunch and One other day.)
     We are requesting this new back area infrastructure fees be reduced based on usage as
     the business does not need the space during the week and other reasons listed below.
     Breezeway and BBQ not for under cover dining. The breezeway is for weather proof
     access between the two buildings when wet and windy.
     Deck and back barn area will NOT operate at the same time. eg Sunday Breakfast on
     deck only, followed by Sunday Lunch out the back barn area where tables are set ready
     for lunch.
     We are trying maintain current employment and future employment growth. Great training
     ground for local junior staff, great ways for mums to do a few shifts to top up income. We
     have had 10 trainees complete certificates and some starting trades.
     Our Current seating is excessive during the week, but more is needed on weekends when
     trade increases.
      In Kin Kin We do not have the ability to turn tables over compared to similar businesses in
     Noosa high traffic areas (eg Hastings St, Gympie Terrace, Other popular tourist spots). We
     are lucky to achieve 50 % bum to seat occupancy with current seating during the week,
     but need 3 x the seating on Sunday as locals and some tourists venture out to the quiet
     countryside. Long way to drive if we have no tables available. The Country drive and
     trails are a wonderful assets, but we need places to visit, a draw card. This will help ease
     congestion in peak tourism season. Clientele will be limited to drivers.

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