Planning Report - 6-10 Diamond Street, Cooroy 27.12.18

5. Background
Pre-lodgement Meeting

A pre-lodgement meeting (PLM18/0026) was undertaken with Noosa Council in relation to the proposal to
understand the opportunities and constraints of the site and determine Council’s support for the development.
A summary of the key items raised by Council and the applicant’s response has been provided below in Table
2:

Table 2: Pre-lodgement Meeting Notes

          Issue                                             Applicant’s Response
                             Whilst it is acknowledged the subject site is zoned as Community Services, the
                             proposal is an appropriate use in relation to the surrounding development located
                             within the Business Centre Zone.
Zoning
                             As such, the proposal presents a reasonable reuse of the land and has addressed the
                             requirements of the Business Centre Zoning. The proposed residential dwellings
                             have been designed to comply with the Small Dwelling Unit definition.
                             A number of architectural features are proposed including decorative balustrading,
Building Design              feature face brick facades, horizontal and vertical cladding, window screens, and
                             clerestory windows.
Diamond Lane
                             A 2 metre wide landscaped boundary setback along Diamond Lane is proposed.
Dedication
                             Due to the location of the existing sewer line, the two mature gum trees will be
Existing Trees
                             removed. 303m2 of landscaping is proposed.
DTMR Approval                The proposed development triggers referral to SARA (DTMR).
                             The proposed design has been revised and vehicular access via Diamond Lane is not
Residential Amenity          provided. A pedestrian pathway and line markings for a crossing over Diamond Lane
                             are proposed.
Vehicle Access &             Refer to the Traffic Engineering Assessment Report prepared by BMC Traffic in
Manoeuvring                  Appendix C.
Stormwater
                             A Stormwater Water Management Plan will be lodged.
Management Plan
                             In response to advice sought, the proposed mixed-use development has been
Unity Water Advice           redesigned to capture the sewer infrastructure within the carpark and vehicle
                             access.


Pre-lodgement advice was sought from the Queensland State Department of Development, Manufacturing,
Infrastructure and Planning in regards to the SARA overlay trigger (Development in a State-Controlled Road
Environment). A copy of the advice is enclosed within Appendix C.




Development Application History – Subject Site

Following a review on Council’s Enterprise Mapping System (online) it is noted that the site is not subject to
any current town planning approvals.




         6-10 Diamond Street, COOROY                                                              Page 13