2019-09-10 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                     10 SEPTEMBER 2019


With reference to amenity, the applicant indicates that the units will not change the amenity of the
surrounding area and are to be expected in an industrial estate. Further the applicant submits
that a number of industrial developments in the area have been approved with Ancillary dwelling
units as detailed in the extract from the planning report accompanying the application.




     Figure 3 - Extract Applicants report – location of approved ancillary dwelling units (marked in red)

The applicant has submitted as justification for the application, that Council has approved
multiple ancillary dwelling units on individual industrial sites within the locality. It is noted that
three developments MCU17/0560 (4 ancillary dwelling units), MCU17/0078 (2 ancillary dwelling
units) and MCU 18/0062 (3 ancillary dwelling units) have been approved in the locality however
the approval of these other units is not sufficient justification to continue to approve residential
development in the area. As detailed previously concerns are raised as to the encroachment of
residential uses into the industrial area and the potential reverse amenity issues that may arise.
Carparking has been assessed for the development based on rates detailed by Council’s
consultant traffic engineer for assessment of the original approval. This report identified
carparking rates of 1 space per 30m² for tenancies 150m² or less and 1 space per 50m² for
tenancies greater than 150m² for an industrial development. Whilst there are some minor
discrepancies between the plans and the applicant floor area calculations, carparking is
considered to comply based on the following areas:

 Units over 150m2            3084m2            1:50m2         61.68 spaces
 Unit below 150m2            1446m2            1:30m2         48.2 spaces
 Caretakers                                    1: unit        16 spaces
 Total                                                        125.8 spaces
 Provided                                                     125 spaces plus 16 scooter spaces

4.    DRAFT PLANNING SCHEME
The Draft Noosa Plan defines Caretakers Accommodation as:
Caretaker’s accommodation means the use of premises for a dwelling for a caretaker of a non-
residential use on the same premises.
The Plan includes the site in the Low Impact Industry zone and details that caretaker’s
accommodation is subject to impact assessment. The Performance Outcomes for the Low
Impact Industry zone detail:
      Development for caretaker’s accommodation:
      is directly associated with and subordinate to the industry activity on site;
      2.       demonstrates a demand for 24 hour care of buildings, operations, plant or
               equipment;


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