Delegated Report - Code - Planning MCU23 0094, OPW23 0113 & RAL23 0014 [As Published] · MCU23/0094

               Gross Floor Area
               As detailed on the floor plans of Buildings 1, 2, 6 & 7 there are units which include annotation of
               “drying court” in various locations for the purpose of a clothesline and air conditioning unit. These
               appears are covered, and have an appearance of being fully enclosed and therefore contribute to
               gross floor area. Revised plans have been requested to be amended the design to ensure the
               development does not exceed a plot ratio of 0.5:1.
               4.     CONSULTATION
               4.1. Referral Agencies
               Not Applicable
               4.2. Internal Council Referrals
               The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers for review and/or comment:
               •    Senior Development Engineer – as conditioned.
                      Traffic & Access
                      Access to the development is proposed via 6.3m wide left-in/left-out driveways onto Eumundi
                      Noosa Rd (Council Distributor) & Headland Drive (Council Collector). Both roads are in
                      accordance with PSP6 – Engineering Design Standards. PSP 6 Tables SC6.7.1 & SC6.7.2
                      recommend a desirable 3m/2m minimum) footpath width along Distributor Roads (Noosa
                      Eumundi Rd) and 2m desirable/1.2m minimum) footpath width along Collector Roads. The
                      existing footpath along both frontage is 2m. Amended plans have been provided showing the
                      extension of central medians on both Eumundi Noosa Rd and Headland Drive to ensure
                      traffic safety is maintained in accordance with the Driveway and Parking Code. The kerb and
                      channel is also to be replaced along Eumundi Noosa Road in accordance with the approved
                      OPW plans.
                      Single garage door widths for the proposed units have been provided demonstrating that
                      apron widths are in accordance with AS2890.1 Figure 5.4. Swept paths have also been
                      included demonstrating that a B99 vehicle can manoeuvre in and out of garages & internal
                      parking areas. There is 1 vehicle length of queue storage available at both accesses in
                      accordance with AS2890. The location of visitor parks along Headland Dr is therefore
                      accepted. Swept path manoeuvres have been provided showing that the waste collection
                      vehicle is able to perform a 3-point turn to enter and exit the development via the Eumundi
                      Noosa Rd access in a forward gear.
                      Standard conditions will be recommended for approval including that internal parking and
                      manoeuvring areas are in accordance with AS/NZS2890.
                      Utilities
                      Plans and Unitywater Service Advice Notice have been provided showing the proposed
                      sewer and water services easement and alignment will not affect Council Infrastructure. A
                      standard condition is recommended that the development obtain the relevant approvals in
                      relation to the public utility infrastructure.
                      Stormwater
                      Comments and conditions have been provided by Council’s external Stormwater Consultant
                      addressing the detailed stormwater design and management. The site generally slopes at
                      an average grade of 7% to the east through downstream properties and Council stormwater
                      infrastructure located along Starboard Avenue. A Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) has
                      been provided with the application material.
                      Stormwater Quantity – The applicant’s SMP certifies that the proposed development and
                      associated stormwater system mitigates the change in peak stormwater discharge and
                      ensures no worsening in accordance with the Water Quality and Drainage Code. The

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Version: 11, Version Date: 11/01/2024