Noosa VMU RFI Response Lodged 23.11.23 · MCU23/0078

 Specifically, under acceptable outcome AO6.2, states:

      Clearly marked, safe and secure parking areas are provided for residents and visitors which are separate from
      parking areas provided for other site users.

 Within the High Density Residential Precinct, overall outcome states:

      The High Density Residential Precinct develops into a modern sub-tropically designed neighbourhood with a
      high level of amenity, privacy and landscaped open spaces for residents.

 The development application provides for Multiple dwellings and Short-term accommodation over the proposed
 96 units. While both of these uses are expected within the VMU Precinct (5D) the visitor accommodation
 component is not consistent within the High Density Residential Precinct (5E).

 The application material does not explain how these two uses are to operate in conjunction with each other,
 within a mixed use built form. The proposed development does not articulate whether some or all of the units
 will be used for visitor accommodation and permanent residential living and if it is intended that these uses will
 occur concurrently in the same units.

 While it is accepted that these uses are both of a residential nature, they are not necessarily compatible where
 located within the same mixed use building and or side by side. Consequently, further information is required to
 explain how these uses are to operate within the same 96 units.

 While the proposal provides some detail about the size of the units, number of bedrooms and the amount of
 private open space, no kitchens are shown on the proposal plans, and it is assumed that all of the dwellings will
 be self-contained, including laundry and common room, facilities.

 The proposal plans do not show where it is intended to provide resident and visitor parking within Lots 3 & 7, and
 it is not explained how this is work in practicality.

 With respect to the residential component, the proposed development does not provide any landscaped open
 space for residents.

 It is also noted that the proposed retail development extends into the High Density Residential Precinct (5E), with
 about 1,090m² of retail proposed at ground level.

 Information Required:

 21.     Provide an assessment against the Visitor Accommodation Code.
 22.     Provide amended proposal plans showing the location of the parking for both the multiple dwelling, short-
         term accommodation and visitor parking that is separate from the commercial, business and
         entertainment uses on the site.
 23.     Provide further information demonstrating that it is appropriate for the proposed short- term
         accommodation and other retail uses (shop, shopping centre & food and drink outlet) to be provided within
         the High Density Residential Precinct (5E), in circumstances where none of the above uses are consistent
         under Table 5.5.5.7.
 24.     Provide amended plans showing the proposed kitchen, laundry and any common room facilities within the
         proposed units.
 25.     Provide further information about how the residential amenity will be maintained if some of the units are
         being used for permanent residential living and visitor accommodation together, and potentially side by
         side.
 26.     Provide amended proposal plans that show landscaped open space areas for residents of the proposed
         units.
Response:


21.        A detailed assessment of the revised proposal against the Visitor Accommodation Code is
           attached.
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