Martoo Planning Report · 132007.2446.03

                                                                                         proposal report




   i. a low impact, low density development form of domestic scale;
   ii. a high level of residential amenity and design quality;
   iii. a coastal building style that integrates with the landscape and topography and respects the
   local climatic conditions; and
   iv. landscaping amongst buildings, retaining trees and vegetation wherever practical;

The extension of the hostel onto 106 Pacific Avenue is considered to meet these outcomes and
utilizes an existing low rise building that is unobtrusive and fits well into the existing streetscape and
character of the area. The buildings are of a residential scale and the development will retain existing
vegetation where possible.

The proposal has been reviewed against the provisions of the Eastern Beaches Locality Code as
detailed in Appendix C. The proposal does not comply with the following Specific Outcomes:

       O3 b) for the Detached Housing Zone and the Rural Settlement Zone — 1 Detached house
      per lot with the exception of Lot 163 on RP897370, Pacific Avenue, Sunshine Beach which
      has an allowable population density of 320 persons per hectare exclusively for the purpose of
      a visitor hostel;

The site directly adjoins the existing hostel located at Lot 163 on RP897370 and forms a natural
extension of the hostel by enclosing the northern boundary and creating a central communal area.
The retention of existing single storey units further respects the existing character of the area
consistent with the Locality Code.

It is noted that the site currently supports 3 x 1 bedroom units which were lawfully established and
have a greater density than the current zoning prescribes.


5.1.2 Detached House Code

For comparison purposes the proposal has been reviewed against the provisions of the Detached
House Code. It is noted that the proposal complies with height, site cover and eave requirements as
detailed in the Code.

The existing units include a flat roof form which is not consistent with the Noosa Plan requirement
for a pitched roof however the retention of single storey form and external upgrade to the building is
considered to be a desirable outcome for the streetscape.

The existing buildings also do not fully comply with front setback requirements due to the location of
the existing open carports at the front of the site. These carports are existing structures that are
complement the existing buildings in the surrounding area. The proposed revised fencing and
landscaping will further soften the carport presentation to the street.


5.1.3 Visitor Accommodation Code

The proposal has been reviewed against the provisions of the Visitor Accommodation Code and is
considered to comply with the requirements. Refer Appendix C.

5.1.4 Landscaping Code

The proposal has been reviewed against the provisions of the Landscaping Code and is considered
to comply with the outcomes.


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