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RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY – NOT THE FINAL DECISION OF COUNCIL
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 17 SEPTEMBER 2018
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING - LIVE RECORD MEETING NOTES
17 SEPTEMBER 2018 – Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Ingrid Jackson, Joe Jurisevic, Frank
Pardon, Brian Stockwell and Tony Wellington
Apologies: Cr Jess Glasgow
1 MCU18/0084 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR
VISITOR ACCOMMODATION TYPE 3 (RURAL CABINS) AT 340 POMONA KIN KIN
ROAD, PINBARREN
Motion
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 11 September 2018 regarding Application No. MCU18/0084 for a
Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Visitor Accommodation - Type 3 Rural
(Cabins) situated at 340 Pomona Kin Kin Rd, Pinbarren Qld 4568, and
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
PLANNING
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied
with prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times
while the use continues.
Approved Plans
2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply
with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the
following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
A1 C Site Plan, prepared by Jim Morehead Building Design and 06/08/18
Drafting as annotated by Council
A2 B Site Plan – Aerial View, prepared by Jim Morehead 06/08/18
Building design and Drafting and as annotated by Council
A3 B Part Site Plan, prepared by Jim Morehead Building design 06/08/18
and Drafting and as annotated by Council
A4 A 2 Bedroom Cabin – Floor Plan & Elevations, prepared by 01/05/18
Jim Morehead Building Design and Drafting
A5 A 2 Bedroom Cabin, prepared by Jim Morehead Building 01/05/18
Design and Drafting
3. The development must be undertaken and operated in a manner that causes no
detrimental effect upon the amenity of the neighbourhood by reason of the
creation of excessive noise, lighting nuisance or other emissions.
Built Form
4. The cabins must be finished in colours that are muted/earth environmental tones
that blend with the natural environment.
5. Window hoods must be provided to all windows to provide weather protection.
6. Weatherboard cladding must be provided to at least 1 cabin in each Stage.
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Section 2
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7. The maximum height of the development must not exceed that indicated on the
approved plans.
Performance Bond
8. Security in the form of a cash bond or trading bank guarantee to the sum of
$3,000 must be submitted to Council prior to the issue of a Development Permit
for Building Works, to secure the carparking and landscaping conditions of this
approval. The cash bond or trading bank guarantee will be returned on
performance of these conditions of approval less any costs incurred by Council
in respect of enforcing performance of this permit. Council reserves the right to
call upon the bond or guaranteed sum to effect compliance with conditions.
Landscaping
9. Screening vegetation must be planted near the cabins in accordance with
Council’s Planning Scheme Policy PSP3 Landscaping Plants and Guidelines. In
this regard screening trees must:
a. be planted to the north side and for the full length of the cabins and be
setback a minimum of 20m from the northern boundary;
b. be planted on the western side of Stage 1 cabins to screen the
development from the Pomona Kin Kin Road;
c. must have a minimum pot size of 75mm and consist of species Syzygium
smithii (formerly Acmena smithii), Waterhousia floribunda and Syzygium
francisii or similar native local species planted at a maximum spacing of 3
metre centres; and
d. be planted as part of the first stage of development.
10. Landscaping must be provided in-between the cabins as they are constructed.
The landscaping must be in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy
PSP 3 Landscaping Plants and Guidelines.
Staging
11. The development may be staged in accordance with the stages shown on the
Approved Plans. The development need not be completed sequentially in the
stage order indicated on the Approved Plans provided the landscaping and
carparking area to service the development and associated services are
constructed as part of the first stage.
Nature and Extent of Approved Use
12. The total number of cabins must not exceed 6 and a maximum of 2 bedrooms
per cabin.
13. The cabins must be used for short term visitor accommodation only. The cabins
must not be used for permanent accommodation.
Water Supply
14. The development must be provided with a potable water supply connected to
each cabin. The storage capacity of the potable water supply must be a
minimum of 4000 litres per cabin.
Waste Water Treatment and Disposal
15. The development must be provided with an on-site waste water treatment and
effluent disposal system having a capacity sufficient for the use*.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
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Section 3
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 17 SEPTEMBER 2018
Waste Storage
16. Waste storage and disposal facilities must be provided in accordance with
Planning Scheme Policy 9, Waste Management.
17. All refuse and recycling containers must be suitably screened from neighbouring
properties.
ENGINEERING
Site Access and Driveways
18. Approval from the Department of Transport and Main Roads for the final design
and construction of the site access and driveway works must be submitted in
writing to Council prior to the commencement of the use.
Car Parking
19. A minimum of 7 car parking spaces must be provided and marked on the site as
part of the first stage of development. The carparking area must be designed by
a suitably qualified person and must be constructed with:
a. a suitably bound surface that minimises the impacts of dust and noise on
the proposed development and the adjoining property;
b. dimensions, crossfalls and gradients in accordance with Australian
Standards AS/NZS2890.1:2004 and AS/NZS2890.6:2009 for the relevant
user class.
Stormwater Drainage
20. Stormwater runoff from the development must be disposed of on-site without
causing scour or damage to the subject site or any adjoining property.
Earthworks
21. All earthworks and associated batters must be contained entirely within the
subject site unless written permission from the respective landowner(s) is
provided to Council. All earthworks must be undertaken in accordance with the
provisions of Australian Standard AS3798: Guidelines on Earthworks for
Commercial and Residential Developments.
Damage to Services and Assets
22. Any damage caused to existing services and assets as a result of the
development works must be repaired at no cost to the asset owner at the
following times:
a. where the damage would cause a hazard to pedestrian or vehicle safety,
immediately; or
b. where otherwise, upon completion of the works associated with the
development.
Any repair work which proposes to alter the alignment or level of existing services
and assets must first be referred to the relevant service authority for approval.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
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Section 4
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 17 SEPTEMBER 2018
Amendment
Moved: Cr Jackson
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That the motion be amended to include a new Item C as follows:
C. Request the CEO to write to the owners of Lots 340 and 358 and convey that Council
recommends that the neighbours seek mediation to resolve their respective concerns
not related to the planning application.
Lost.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 11 September 2018 regarding Application No. MCU18/0084 for a
Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Visitor Accommodation - Type 3 Rural
(Cabins) situated at 340 Pomona Kin Kin Rd, Pinbarren Qld 4568, and
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
PLANNING
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied
with prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times
while the use continues.
Approved Plans
2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply
with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the
following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
A1 C Site Plan, prepared by Jim Morehead Building Design and 06/08/18
Drafting as annotated by Council
A2 B Site Plan – Aerial View, prepared by Jim Morehead 06/08/18
Building design and Drafting and as annotated by Council
A3 B Part Site Plan, prepared by Jim Morehead Building design 06/08/18
and Drafting and as annotated by Council
A4 A 2 Bedroom Cabin – Floor Plan & Elevations, prepared by 01/05/18
Jim Morehead Building Design and Drafting
A5 A 2 Bedroom Cabin, prepared by Jim Morehead Building 01/05/18
Design and Drafting
3. The development must be undertaken and operated in a manner that causes no
detrimental effect upon the amenity of the neighbourhood by reason of the
creation of excessive noise, lighting nuisance or other emissions.
Built Form
4. The cabins must be finished in colours that are muted/earth environmental tones
that blend with the natural environment.
5. Window hoods must be provided to all windows to provide weather protection.
6. Weatherboard cladding must be provided to at least 1 cabin in each Stage.
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Section 5
RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY – NOT THE FINAL DECISION OF COUNCIL
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 17 SEPTEMBER 2018
7. The maximum height of the development must not exceed that indicated on the
approved plans.
Performance Bond
8. Security in the form of a cash bond or trading bank guarantee to the sum of
$3,000 must be submitted to Council prior to the issue of a Development Permit
for Building Works, to secure the carparking and landscaping conditions of this
approval. The cash bond or trading bank guarantee will be returned on
performance of these conditions of approval less any costs incurred by Council
in respect of enforcing performance of this permit. Council reserves the right to
call upon the bond or guaranteed sum to effect compliance with conditions.
Landscaping
9. Screening vegetation must be planted near the cabins in accordance with
Council’s Planning Scheme Policy PSP3 Landscaping Plants and Guidelines. In
this regard screening trees must:
a. be planted to the north side and for the full length of the cabins and be
setback a minimum of 20m from the northern boundary;
b. be planted on the western side of Stage 1 cabins to screen the
development from the Pomona Kin Kin Road;
c. must have a minimum pot size of 75mm and consist of species Syzygium
smithii (formerly Acmena smithii), Waterhousia floribunda and Syzygium
francisii or similar native local species planted at a maximum spacing of 3
metre centres; and
d. be planted as part of the first stage of development.
10. Landscaping must be provided in-between the cabins as they are constructed.
The landscaping must be in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy
PSP 3 Landscaping Plants and Guidelines.
Staging
11. The development may be staged in accordance with the stages shown on the
Approved Plans. The development need not be completed sequentially in the
stage order indicated on the Approved Plans provided the landscaping and
carparking area to service the development and associated services are
constructed as part of the first stage.
Nature and Extent of Approved Use
12. The total number of cabins must not exceed 6 and a maximum of 2 bedrooms
per cabin.
13. The cabins must be used for short term visitor accommodation only. The cabins
must not be used for permanent accommodation.
Water Supply
14. The development must be provided with a potable water supply connected to
each cabin. The storage capacity of the potable water supply must be a
minimum of 4000 litres per cabin.
Waste Water Treatment and Disposal
15. The development must be provided with an on-site waste water treatment and
effluent disposal system having a capacity sufficient for the use*.
*(Refer to Advisory Note)
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Section 6
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 17 SEPTEMBER 2018
Waste Storage
16. Waste storage and disposal facilities must be provided in accordance with
Planning Scheme Policy 9, Waste Management.
17. All refuse and recycling containers must be suitably screened from neighbouring
properties.
ENGINEERING
Site Access and Driveways
18. Approval from the Department of Transport and Main Roads for the final design
and construction of the site access and driveway works must be submitted in
writing to Council prior to the commencement of the use.
Car Parking
19. A minimum of 7 car parking spaces must be provided and marked on the site as
part of the first stage of development. The carparking area must be designed by
a suitably qualified person and must be constructed with:
a. a suitably bound surface that minimises the impacts of dust and noise on
the proposed development and the adjoining property;
b. dimensions, crossfalls and gradients in accordance with Australian
Standards AS/NZS2890.1:2004 and AS/NZS2890.6:2009 for the relevant
user class.
Stormwater Drainage
20. Stormwater runoff from the development must be disposed of on-site without
causing scour or damage to the subject site or any adjoining property.
Earthworks
21. All earthworks and associated batters must be contained entirely within the
subject site unless written permission from the respective landowner(s) is
provided to Council. All earthworks must be undertaken in accordance with the
provisions of Australian Standard AS3798: Guidelines on Earthworks for
Commercial and Residential Developments.
Damage to Services and Assets
22. Any damage caused to existing services and assets as a result of the
development works must be repaired at no cost to the asset owner at the
following times:
a. where the damage would cause a hazard to pedestrian or vehicle safety,
immediately; or
b. where otherwise, upon completion of the works associated with the
development.
Any repair work which proposes to alter the alignment or level of existing services
and assets must first be referred to the relevant service authority for approval.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the
Planning Act 2016.
Carried.
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Section 7
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 17 SEPTEMBER 2018
2 CONSERVATION LAND GUIDELINES
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 September 2018 and adopt:
A. The Conservation Land Guideline provided at Attachment 1 to the report which
provides a mapping methodology to support the Environment Levy Land Acquisition
Program and Private Landholder Conservation Partnerships Programs, with minor
changes as authorised by the CEO;
B. The Revolving Fund Guideline provided at Attachment 2 to the report which provides
a framework to implement a revolving fund, with minor changes as authorised by the
CEO;
C. The Private Landholder Conservation Partnerships Guideline provided at Attachment
3 to the report to guide the Voluntary Conservation Agreement (VCA) and Land for
Wildlife (LfW) Programs, with minor changes as authorised by the CEO; and
D. The Fact Sheet - Conserving Land in Noosa Shire provided at Attachment 4 to the
report.
Carried.
3 LGAQ ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROPOSED MOTION - ELECTRONIC GAMING
MACHINES
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Jackson
That Council note the report by the Director Environment & Sustainable Development to the
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 September 2018 and endorse the
submission of the following motion to the Local Government Queensland annual conference
for consideration and debate:
“That the Local Government Association of Queensland advocates to the Department of
State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning to amend planning
legislation to define electronic gaming machines as a land use and permit planning schemes
to address both the land use as well as the social impacts of electronic gaming machines on
communities.”
Carried.
4 GUMTREE DRIVE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE, COOROY - LONG-TERM OPTIONS
Motion
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Manager Asset Planning to the Services & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 11 September 2018 and
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Section 8
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A. Support the removal of the closed Gumtree Drive, Cooroy pedestrian bridge.
B. Authorise staff to investigate and cost three design options for a replacement
pedestrian bridge to be the subject of a report back to a Council meeting within three
months.
Amendment No. 1
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Stockwell
That Item B of the motion be amended to read:
B. Authorise staff to investigate and cost three design options (with one of the options to
be investigated to be a Landmark-style, pre-fabricated bridge) for a replacement
pedestrian bridge to be the subject of a report back to a Council meeting within three
months.
Carried.
Amendment No. 2
Moved: Cr Jackson
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
Cr Stockwell declared a real conflict of interest in this matter (as defined in section 175D of the Local
Government Act 2009) due to his contracting services to SEQwater for undertaking land asset
classifications including identifying the suitability of land for recreational purposes, including land in
this locality owned by SEQwater. Cr Stockwell left the meeting room for the debate and decision on
this matter.
That the motion be amended to include a new Item C as follows:
C. To concurrently undertake a research process designed to obtain an estimate of
forecast bridge usage.
Carried.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Manager Asset Planning to the Services & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 11 September 2018 and
A. Support the removal of the closed Gumtree Drive, Cooroy pedestrian bridge;
B. Authorise staff to investigate and cost three design options (with one of the options to
be investigated to be a Landmark-style, pre-fabricated bridge) for a replacement
pedestrian bridge to be the subject of a report back to a Council meeting within three
months;
C. To concurrently undertake a research process designed to obtain an estimate of
forecast bridge usage.
Carried.
Cr Stockwell returned to the meeting.
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Section 9
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 17 SEPTEMBER 2018
5 INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGES RESOLUTION AMENDMENT
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That Council note the report by the Infrastructure Assessment Coordinator to the General
Committee Meeting dated 17 September 2018 regarding amendment to the Infrastructure
Charges Resolution and:
A. Adopt the “Noosa Shire Council Charges Resolution (No.3) 2018” provided at
Attachment 1 to the report, to take effect on Monday 24 September 2018 replacing the
“Noosa Shire Council Charges Resolution (No.2) 2014 (Amendment 1)”;
B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to:
1. Review infrastructure charge notices issued from 8 June 2018 (the date the
current LGIP took effect) and where applicable for developments located outside
the PIA, issue “Amended Infrastructure Charges Notices” removing the
stormwater component of the charge;
2. Apply the annual indexation methodology in line with item 9.5 (3) “Automatic
increase provision of levied charge” contained in the new “Noosa Shire Council
Charges Resolution (No.3) 2018” for all infrastructure charges remaining to be
paid that were issued from 1 July 2011 under all previous adopted “Council
Charges Resolutions”; and
3. Continue to apply quarterly indexation using variations in the Consumer Price
Index (CPI) for:
i. all infrastructure contributions and/or infrastructure charge notices
remaining to be paid that were issued prior to 1 July 2011 under the former
Planning Scheme Policies (PSP’s) contained as a condition of a
development permit and/or under the former Coastal Major Road Network
Infrastructure Charges Plan (CMRNICP); and
ii. all infrastructure charges and/or contributions being paid under delayed
staged payment or other infrastructure agreements.
Carried.
6 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - AUGUST 2018
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee
Meeting dated 17 September 2018 outlining August 2018 year to date financial performance
against budget.
Carried.
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