2014-01-28 Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                  28 JANUARY 2014


A further operational works application would be necessary and the final design must incorporate
advanced plantings throughout the development, retention of existing mature viable tree species,
protection of significant vegetation within and adjacent to Pinaroo park in order to reinforce and
enhance the local landscape character of the site.
Overlay Provisions
The following Overlays are applicable to this application:
       Environmental Enhancement Area
       Medium Bushfire Hazard Area
       Low Potential Acid Sulphate Soils Area
The application has been assessed against each of the applicable overlay codes and found to be
compliant with, or can be conditioned to comply with, each. The pertinent issues arising out of
assessment against the codes are discussed below:

    Code               Discussion

    Biodiversity       The road connection through Pinaroo Park to Noosa Drive will affect some
    Overlay Code       trees mapped as Environmental Enhancement under the code. The layout
                       of the road in this location will need to be carefully considered to minimise
                       tree removal and earthworks generally. A relatively open area route is
                       available that should retain a stand of Callitris pines and other trees to the
                       north. Any tree removal could also be offset by new plantings, either
                       within the road reserve or Pinaroo Park.


    Natural Hazards The site is mapped as a medium bushfire hazard area but, due to its urban
    Overlay Code    location, is not considered to be at risk of wildfires or require additional
                    vegetation setbacks beyond those proposed.


CONSULTATION
IDAS Referral Agencies
The application was referred to the following IDAS referral agencies:
Concurrence
Department of Transport & Main Roads
The department is a concurrence agency for Public Passenger Transport matters, as the site is
within 400m of a public transport station (Noosa Transit Station). The department requested
additional information from the applicant on 12 June 2013. The applicant provided a response on
18 September 2013. The department provided its concurrence response by letter dated 17
October 2013 providing conditions to attach to any approval. The conditions require the
provision of a taxi/setdown area at the entrance to Pinaroo Way in lieu of a bus stop as originally
proposed by the applicant.
Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to Unitywater and the following internal council specialists:
       Development Engineer, Engineering and Environment Assessment
       Hydraulics and Water Quality Specialist, Engineering and Environment Assessment
       Landscape Officer, Engineering and Environment Assessment
       Environment Officer, Engineering and Environment Assessment
       Ecology Specialist, Engineering and Environment Assessment


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