Minor Change Request Pomona Subdivision

The pertinent issues in the issuing of the Preliminary Approval and subsequent changes to the
reduced subdivision yield for the Development Permit, related to the code provisions associated
with Acceptable Outcome AO19.1 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code, AO7.6 of the
Reconfiguring a Lot Code and AO9 of the Earthworks Code.

     AO19.1 For landscape amenity reasons, cut or fill is less than 1.5 metres in depth relative to
     the ground level.
     AO7.6 Development does not result in significant modification to natural landform or
     landscape features including:
            a) waterways and drainage lines;
            b) native vegetation or significant character trees;
            c) understorey vegetation;
            d) slope;
            e) rock outcrops; or
            f) views.
     AO9 Cut or fill is less than 1.5 metres in depth relative to the natural ground level.

Council’s delegated reporting of the matter is included as an attachment, with the following
summary of the assessment:

     •   The subdivision in its current form will unduly impact the level of amenity afforded in the
         area, in particular regard to the adjoining residents.
     •   The development will be conditioned for the amalgamation of Lots 6 and 7 to permit a
         reduction of earthworks.
     •   A development approval for preliminary approval will be issued subject to conditions
         pertaining to the amalgamation of Lots 6 and 7 and shifting of the building pad of Lot 8
         to the south.
     •    The lot layout and configuration of the proposed road alignment is an extension of the
         roadhead from the road associated with the adjoining development (Majestic Drive). The
         height of the road and the adjacent lots is required to achieve fall to the existing sewer
         infrastructure in Majestic Drive. To address the amenity impacts of the fill on the
         adjoining property to the north Lots 6 and 7 are to be amalgamated.

The proposal removes all the retaining along the northern boundary with Lot 4SP179876. The fill
is less than 2m in height and setback 4m (maximum). This adjoining property provides a letter of
support to the application. There will be no additional impacts to any adjoining owners because of
this minor change, with the batter completely contained on proposed lot 7.

In accordance with the relevant bounded assessment benchmarks for the Code assessable
application, the amended application meets the relevant Noosa Plan code requirements and
should be supported by the assessment manager.