Noosa VMU RFI Response Lodged 23.11.23 · MCU23/0078

    other appropriately landscaped footpaths and planting zones. The design maximizes pedestrian
    activation around and through the buildings on both levels and enhances connectivity to adjacent
    uses- Main St, future Transit Centre and the north-south pedestrian easement adjacent Covenant J
    Open Space.



    The design incorporates complementary large overhanging skillion roofs activated balconies and
    ground level walkways which directly address the street and locate the carpark behind it . This
    externalized activation over two levels provides an appropriate human scale to the development at
    this northern end of the site.



    In combination with the two-storey building scale, skillion roof forms, balcony battening and screen
    articulation, vertical landscaping street and feature trees, ground level planting the buildings
    articulation and exposure to this corner is being driven by its function in the revised master plan as
    a significant connector to many components of the broader precinct outside of the proposed
    development


36. The revised Architectural Plans clearly show the area of land affected by the proposed development
    for the purpose of determining site area, site cover, plot ratio landscaping area. Please refer to the
    attached Site Plan which shows the extent of development on Lot 3 and Lot 7 (and for the combined
    development), and the Development Area Plan which shows site area, site cover, plot ratio and
    landscaping area for Lot 3 and Lot 7 (and for the combined development).
 Issue – Landscaping

 Under the Major Centre Zone Code, overall outcome (2)(I) states:

   Development creates vibrant and safe activity centres, with attractive and functional buildings and streets with
   integrated high amenity landscaping, open space and public places.

 For the VMU Precinct, overall outcome (3)(b) states:

   Limited additional retail uses concentrate in the main street which forms the core of the precinct with
   continuous active street frontages and public realm with a high standard of landscaping providing good
   amenity and on street parking.

 Further, overall outcome (d), states:


   Car parking is located to the rear of or under a building and screened from the street, or otherwise without a
   presentation to the primary frontage and with good connectivity for pedestrians to other destinations within
   the precinct.

 Under the Noosaville Local Plan Code, overall outcome (e), states:

   Development design and siting responds to the relatively flat topography of Noosaville by creating visual
   interest and differentiation in built form through design and the application of:

   a)     a range of textures, colours, styles and finishes;
   b)     a range of architectural elements within the context of a sub-tropical architectural theme;
   c)     varied roof heights, that cumulatively make a positive contribution to an interesting skyline;
   d)     varied setbacks which create opportunities for both landscaping and design variety; and

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