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Response:
Refer attached amended proposal plans which includes an updated site cover calculation plan. This
plans demonstrates that excluding the rear deck associated with the approved dwelling, that site cover
complies at 45%. If the deck is included, site cover increases to 47.5%.

Given the deck location, design outcome and Noosa Plan site cover definition, it is our opinion that the
deck should not be included as site cover. The deck is at grade with the ground level outdoor terrace
and pool area of the approved dwelling. The deck is screened behind a blockwork wall and is not
visible from the east/Clipper Street. The deck forms part of the ground level open space area of the
approved dwelling.

The Noosa Plan definition of Site Cover specifically excludes
… a building or structure, or part of a building or structure, that is—
(a) in a landscaped or open space area, including, for example a gazebo or shade structure or; …

In accordance with this definition, as the deck is a structure in a landscaped and open space area, it is
specifically excluded from site cover calculation.

The proposal complies with PO10 of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code.


Issue – Setbacks
AO12.1 of the Medium Density Residential Zone Code details that buildings and structures are
required to be setback 1.5m for side boundaries. The proposed build to boundary blockwork column
and beam does not meet this setback requirement and is not considered to be consistent with the
character of the area.

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3. Remove the blockwork column and beam from the side boundary setback.

Response:
The column and beam is necessary for structural purposes to enable the location of a visitor carpark. If
Council was to support the removal of this visitor carpark on the basis that an exclusive visitor carpark
is provided with the Ventura Street unit (approved dwelling), then the column and beam could be
removed.

If the visitor carpark remains then so to must the column and beam. In this regard the design has
been reviewed to minimise the appearance and bulk of this structural element. Refer attached
amended proposal plans which propose a more minimalistic column and beam outcome to comply
with performance outcome PO12.


Issue – Setbacks landscaping
The Coastal Communities Local Plan Code details that development is to provide boundary setbacks
that provide space for trees between buildings. The proposed carpark and driveway along the north
eastern side boundary is not supported as it does not enable sufficient landscaping to be provided to
frame and separate the development.

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4. Provide a landscaped setback for the full length of the north-eastern boundary.

Response:
While no additional setback is possible to accommodate the visitor carpark, the design has been
reviewed to provide an improved landscape outcome to the side boundary in the form of a green wall
and an increase in the landscape area adjacent the driveway. Refer attached amended proposal plans,
which show the proposed green wall, and demonstrates that a form of landscaping to the side
boundary can be achieved, complying with performance outcome PO12.