FURTHER REPORT - Planning & Environment Committee 6 May 2025 MCU21/0110

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                     6 MAY 2025


     The request for a minor change stems from concerns raised by councillors about the scale
     of the development, which unavoidably, extends into the Recreation and Open Space Zone
     and partly into the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay (Biodiversity Overlay)
     towards the east of the site. This is despite the development not having a significant impact
     on any environmental values as confirmed by Dr Watson and Council’s environmental officer.
     Other concerns were raised about the scale and extent of the pools within the centre of the
     site and the continued operation of the tennis courts, including during construction.
     The changes being made to the development are detailed below:
     •   Pavilion 5 has been removed from the top of the site towards the east with the stair and
         lift area reconfigured for Pavilion 4.
     •   Pavilion 1, Level 1 presidential suite changed to two (2) deluxe rooms with a reduction in
         the terrace areas at ground level.
     •   The character and privacy of the central recreation zone has been strengthened by
         increasing the planted landscape spaces, with the swimming pools reduced in size and
         enhanced by being integrated into a natural landscape setting.
     •   A minor increase in the size of the amenities building will provide for wellness facilities
         that complement the recreation zone.
     •   A change to the overall design of the open space areas, with pathways and small deck
         areas added to make some passive use of the open space area towards the east where
         Pavilion 5 was located while maintaining the existing vegetation.
     •   An increase in the size of the southeastern tennis court to a ITF (pro-tour size) tennis
         court; and
     •   A reduction in the height of the structures above the decked carpark to the south with the
         solar panels to be maintained.
The minor change plans form the basis of the current assessment, these have been supported by
the following additional information.
     •   Addendum to Odour Report
     •   Noise Impact Assessment
     •   Updated Bushfire Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Plan
     •   Updated Ecological Advice
     •   Operational Waste Management Advice
The minor change has reduced the number of hotel rooms from 106 to 69.
The following images detail the previously proposed and currently proposed site plan of the
development.




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