Information Request MCU19 0119 · MCU19/0119

Officer: 	Billy Glover
Direct Telephone: 	07 53296109
Our Reference:	MCU19/0119 & OPW19/0216
Your Reference:	02632
30 October 2019
Hunter Hopkins Project 5 Pty Ltd
C/- Martoo Consulting Pty Ltd
PO Box 1684
NOOSA HEADS  QLD  4567
[email protected]
Dear Sir/Madam
Information Request
Planning Act 2016
I refer to your application and advise that Council requires further information to satisfactorily assess the proposal.
application details
Application No.	MCU19/0119 & OPW19/0216
Street Address:	2 Nola St Noosaville Qld 4566
Real Property Description:	Lot 1 RP 142848
Planning Scheme:	The Noosa Plan (8 June 2018)
INFORMATION REQUIRED
The information requested is set out below:
Issue – Gross floor area
The gross floor area of the proposed development exceeds the maximum allowable by 8m2.
Information Required
Provide amended proposal plans that demonstrate compliance with O13 of the Noosaville Locality Code (maximum gross floor area – 274.8m2).
Issue – Materials, finishes and streetscape character
The building does not have a mix of materials and is largely of masonry construction. The proposed building is an unarticulated, boxed profile design that presents bulk and architectural scale that dominates the streetscape.
The proposal does not comply with the Overall Outcomes dd) of the Noosaville Locality and ii) for the Attached House zone.
Specific Outcome O21 Materials and finishes of the Noosaville Locality Code seeks that Buildings and other structures use materials and finishes that complement the Noosaville character and integrate with the surrounding natural and built environment. Probable Solution S21.1 seeks:
a. use a mix of lightweight and textured external building materials, including timber finishes; or
b. use masonry construction where variation is provided in texture, detailing and the like;
c. use open or transparent balustrades; and
d. incorporate open balconies.
Information Required
Provide amended proposal plans that demonstrate compliance with Probable Solutions S21.1 and S49.1 of the Noosaville Locality Code.
Issue – Front fencing
The proposed front fencing is located on the front boundary of the site and is unarticulated.
Information Required
Provide amended proposal plans that demonstrate compliance with Acceptable Solutions S53.1 – S53.3 of the Noosaville Locality Code.
Issue – Landscaping
The proposed landscaping plan includes a number of non-native species and palm trees as major elements of the design, contrary to the Landscaping Code.
Information Required
Provide an amended landscaping plan in accordance with the Landscaping Code and including local native species suitable for the area.
Issue - Portable Long Service Leave
In the submitted DA Form 1, you indicate in section 14.3 that the monetary value of the proposed operational work is $100,000, hence not requiring payment of the Portable Long Service Leave levy.
In section 21 of the IDAS form you indicate that you have not paid the PLSL but will provide evidence of having done so before the assessment manager decides the development application.
Information Required
Confirm that the payment of the PLSL does not apply given the monetary value of the operational works; or
Provide evidence of having paid the PLSL levy.
Issue - External Works
Pre-lodgement meeting notes (PLM19/0028) indicate that the development of the site must include the provision of footpaths across the 2 frontages and include pram ramps where applicable.
Information Required
Submit amended drawings showing footpaths across the 2 frontages generally in accordance with Council’s Standard Drawing RS-065 and respective addendum, including pram ramps and consideration for existing Unity Water infrastructure in the Cockleshell frontage.
Issue - Stormwater Management
Council notes that the site is to be filled. Council has concerns with the potential for stormwater drainage impact (increased runoff or additional ponding) onto the adjoining properties.
Drawing No. 29175-SW1.1, “Stormwater Management” prepared by SCG, indicates a swale running along the northern side of the site in a west-east direction and another in-between the two lots running in a north-south direction. No further details are provided.
Information Required
Update the Stormwater Management Plan for the site to include details of (but not limited to):
any required Stormwater pipelines/flowpaths within the site to drain low areas on all adjoining properties to prevent additional stormwater ponding; and
shape, slope, lining, outlet, etc. of the swales shown on SCGs drawing No. 29175-SW1.1, “Stormwater Management”.
Issue - Retaining Walls
SCG’s drawing Earthworks and Section, No.29175-OW3.1, dated September 2019 makes reference to structural engineer’s details for the proposed retaining walls. No structural details are provided for the proposed retaining walls.
Information Required
Provide structural details for the proposed retaining walls.
due date for response to information request
The due date for providing the requested information is 31 January 2020. Please advise Council of your response to this information request in accordance with section 13 of the Development Assessment Rules.
If you do not provide a response before the due date, it will be taken as if you have decided not to respond to the information request and Council will continue with the assessment of your application.
other details
You can follow the progress of this application online at www.noosa.qld.gov.au. The “Online Services” page can be accessed via "Quick Links" on the left hand side of the screen.
Should you have any further queries in relation to the above, please do not hesitate to contact me on the number above.
Yours Faithfully,

Billy Glover
Development Planner

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