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assessment of the proposal based on assumptions within Tables 3 and 4 of the report. It is unclear as
to the scale and intensity of the proposed use.
Information Required
1) Operational details which include:

    i)         The maximum number of classes to be provided when the gym is operating at full capacity;
    ii)        A schedule of proposed class times;
    iii)       Confirmation of the maximum number of staff members that will be on site at any one time;
    iv)        The maximum number of persons that are able to attend each class;
    v)         The traffic report details a gap between 10.00am and 4.30pm Monday – Friday, is the gym
               open to members/public during this time?
RESPONSE
The customer and staff information which the Traffic and Transport Report was based on was from the existing
F45 gym studio operating in Noosa currently, which is proposing to relocate to the emporium precinct at Noosa
Civic. It is not expected that there will be much change per session in the new location. The class schedule
information was informed by the Coolum studio. The Noosa studio is currently running the same number of
classes as the Coolum studio; however, there are currently approximately 100 fewer members at the Noosa
studio as the classes are smaller.
A response to each item above is provided below:
    i)     The number of classes to be provided when the gym is operating at full capacity is a maximum of 10
           classes which is three classes more than assessed in the Traffic and Transport Report. This would
           occur over time with the eventual addition of a few more classes. As seen in the Traffic and Transport
           Report provided in the lodgement package, the centre has available parking storage at peak periods
           on Thursdays of 286 spaces and Saturdays of 478 spaces, which is capable of accommodating any
           increase in demand for the proposed gym. However, given the structure of the class schedule, it is not
           anticipated that these classes would occur simultaneously, but rather consecutively. Therefore, should
           the number of classes increase to 10 per day, the peak parking demand is not considered to differ
           greatly from that assessed in the Traffic and Transport Report.
    ii)    It is currently proposed to schedule classes for the following times:
                  Morning: 5:15am, 6:15am, 7:15am, 8:30am and 9:25am; and
                  Afternoon: 4:30pm and 5:30pm.
    iii) It is confirmed that there will be a maximum of three (3) staff members on site at any one time.
    iv) 27 people are currently able to attend each class; the absolute maximum possible to be
        accommodated if required is 36 people. The Traffic and Transport Report assessed a maximum of 30
        people per class, according to information available at the time. Based on the assumed travel patterns
        of customers, should classes reach a maximum capacity of 36 people, the additional parking
        associated with the six additional customers would be four vehicles (assuming 60% of customers will
        require parking). As the centre will have in excess of 286 spaces available, these additional vehicles
        can be easily accommodated within the centre’s existing parking areas.
    v) The F45 gym model only runs organised classes and is therefore not open to the public outside of
       class times. As outlined in i), another three classes may be added eventually but there will remain a
       portion of the day where the gym is closed. This closed time will generally coincide with peak times for
       the shopping centre. Regardless, there is latent capacity at the centre during those periods should the
       proposed scheduling change.
ISSUE
The proposed use is to occur within an existing commercial building that contains a shared wall with
the adjoining tenant. It is envisaged that the operation of the fitness activity will result in the emission
of noise. It is unclear as to what equipment and noise mitigation devices are to be utilised.


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Information Required
2) Detail of noise generating equipment to be used in conjunction with the gym and how the use of
   this equipment is to be managed to prevent nuisance to the amenity of the area. (e.g. amplified
   music and instructors with microphones).
RESPONSE
The only proposed potential noise generating equipment is the use of amplified music as part of the operation
of the gym, as the trainers do not use amplified headsets. Several noise mitigation measures are proposed to
ensure any potential impact is alleviated.
A DB meter will be in use to monitor and restrict noise levels. Amps which reduce the bass in the music will
also be used. These speakers will be directional and orientated away from sensitive uses and adjoining
tenancies. Further to this, it is proposed that the dividing wall between the proposed gym tenancy and the
adjoining tenancy will be soundproofed.
The location of the tenancy within the Noosa Civic emporium precinct was also chosen for its appropriateness
for this use. The tenancy shares a common wall with one (1) other tenancy, with no tenancies located above
or below the proposed tenancy, and no tenancies adjoining the site to the north, west or south. Sensitive land
uses are located over 100 metres away, as seen in the image below.




                Distance from location of proposed gym tenancy to sensitive receivers.
Should the above information not satisfy Council’s query a condition can be included in the approval package
requiring compliance with noise regulations or alternatively require that, prior to commencement of use, an
acoustic certification is included as part of conditions compliance.


The information contained herein and attached provides a response to the matters raised in Council’s
information request.
On behalf of the Applicant, we request that Noosa Shire Council proceed with its assessment of the
development application.




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If you have any queries, please contact me on (07) 3369 9822 or via email [email protected]
Yours faithfully




Trent Forrest
Team Manager / Senior Planner
for Cardno




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                                                                     Officer:            Patrick Murphy
                                                                     Direct Telephone:   61753296436
                                                                     Our Reference:      MCU17/0555
                                                                     Your Reference:     4HRP3983

                 20 December 2017


                 QIC Noosa Civic Pty Ltd
                 C/- Cardno (Qld) Pty Ltd
                 Locked Bag 4006
                 FORTITUDE VALLEY QLD 4006
                 [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.
                 1.      APPLICATION DETAILS

                 Application No.                 MCU17/0555

                 Street Address:                 Noosa Civic 28 Eenie Creek Rd Noosaville Qld 4566

                 Real Property Description:      Lot 3 SP 246584 No related Land

                 Planning Scheme:                The Noosa Plan (3 July 2017)

                 2.      INFORMATION REQUIRED

                 The information requested is set out below:
                 Issue
                 The report submitted with the application provides an outline of the proposed use and
                 includes advice regarding hours of operation. A statement within the report advises
                 that…Should the demand for the gym increase, more classes may be offered within these
                 operating hours. The Traffic and Transport report contains an assessment of the proposal
                 based on assumptions within Tables 3 and 4 of the report. It is unclear as to the scale and
                 intensity of the proposed use.
                 Information Required
                 1.      Operational details which include:
                            i.    The maximum number of classes to be provided when the gym is operating at
                                  full capacity;
                           ii.    A schedule of proposed class times;
                          iii.    Confirmation of the maximum number of staff members that will be on site at
                                  any one time;



                                                 PO Box 141                   P. (07) 5329 6500           [email protected]
                                                 TEWANTIN QLD 4565            F. (07) 5329 6501           www.noosa.qld.gov.au
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                          iv.     The maximum number of persons that are able to attend each class;
                           v.     The traffic report details a gap between 10.00am and 4.30pm Monday – Friday,
                                  is the gym open to members/public during this time?
                 Issue
                 The proposed use is to occur within an existing commercial building that contains a shared
                 wall with the adjoining tenant. It is envisaged that the operation of the fitness activity will
                 result in the emission of noise. It is unclear as to what equipment and noise mitigation
                 devices are to be utilised.
                 Information Required
                 2.      Detail of noise generating equipment to be used in conjunction with the gym and how
                         the use of this equipment is to be managed to prevent nuisance to the amenity of the
                         area. (e.g. amplified music and instructors with microphones).
                 3.      DUE DATE FOR RESPONSE TO INFORMATION REQUEST

                 The due date for providing the requested information is 20 March 2018. 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.
                 4.      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




                 Patrick Murphy
                 Coordinator Planning




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