Report · MCU19/0088.02

                  Figure 1 Hydrant infrastructure located within 2 metres of the front property boundary

3.       The light poles, on the footpath between the building and the southern row of carpark
         spaces, have been installed in the middle of the footpath and not against the back of kerb
         as per the approved plans.
The light poles were relocated when it was identified that nose in parking of large four-wheel drive
vehicles with bull bars installed could potentially hit the light poles in the approved location, resulting in
a potential safety and ongoing maintenance issue. The new location of the poles complies with
Australian Standards requirements for installation and located with sufficient clearance for wheelchairs
and trolleys either side of the pole and footing (1m clearance between edge of concrete/kerb and pole
footing to both sides).
4.       The northern building façade does not have reclaimed timber posts and precast panels
         with alternating paint finish as per approved elevations (A20.01).
The timber posts were required to be removed as they were a combustible element/material which is
not allowable on a commercial build under the current National Construction Code (NCC). The
alternating paint finish of the precast panels was removed in discussion and coordination of the
signage package with Noosa Council. The existing outcome remains consistent with The Noosa Plan’s
streetscape and character provisions outlined in S84.1 of the Noosaville Locality Plan in consideration
of the following:
         -   The landscaping area in front of the northern building façade will adequately soften the built
             form (refer to Figure 1). It is noted that a range of medium sized screening trees have been
             planted at regular intervals along the building facade including several Elaeocarpus eumundii
             which is a fast-growing evergreen species likely to grow to in excess of 10m in height. The
             height of the building wall in this location is 5.8m. Layered understorey planting will also
             serve to provide visual and textural interest.
         -   It is noted that the Dan Murphy’s is consistent with the bulk and scale of other large box retail
             buildings located along Mary Street including the adjoining Rivers retail shop and the Noosa
             Home Maker Centre. The proposed extension also presents a consistent building alignment
             fronting Mary Street in-line with adjoining large box retail buildings in the Homemaker Centre.




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