Planning Statement

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The storage sheds are to be rented out by individuals for self storage purposes and have areas
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ranging from 5.7m to 24m .

The proposed building is to comprise reinforced concrete block walls on the basement level with the
upper two levels comprises a steel frame with an insulated wall system.

Carparking for 4 vehicles is provided at the front of the site with access to the rear basement from the
existing driveway across 64-66 Rene Street and over Councils pathway.

Proposal plans prepared by Steve McGregor Design Service are included in Attachment 1.

The applicant also seeks approval for signage across the two sites and three buildings. In this regard
the applicant is seeking approval for a number of signs that would be defined as General Signs under
the Advertising Devices Code of the Noosa Plan. The signs include wall and awning type signs on the
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existing and proposed building. The signage will total 31.98m for the three buildings.
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The signage application has been discussed with Ms Kerri Coyle at a meeting with the applicant on 9
February 2017, where Ms Coyle agreed with the proposed signage would be appropriate for the site.

NOOSA PLAN

The Noosa Plan 2006 defines an Industrial Building Type 1 as:

         Industrial business means the conduct of an industrial business activity, where goods or products are produced,
         manufactured, dismantled, altered, repackaged, repaired or stored at a scale of greater than that defined by retail
         business. The use includes the sale of goods, resulting from such operations, provided that sales space does not
         exceed 20% of the use area. Any space dedicated for administration or accounting work in connection with such
         operations does not exceed 20% of the use area. The term includes the following types:

           Type 1 Warehouse: The use of premises for the storage of goods, merchandise or materials in large stocks
           (whether or not such storage is required for an adjoining shop or other commercial premises), pending their
           distribution or wholesale. The use includes a warehouse or self-storage facility.


The proposed use is consistent with the above scheme definition and Type 1 Warehouse uses are
indicated as being consistent code assessable uses in the Industry zone in which the site is contained.
(refer Figure 2)




Figure 2 Extract of Noosaville Locality Map

The Noosa Plan 2006 indicates that Industrial Building Type 1 are to comply with the following
codes:

           •    Noosaville Locality Code;
           •    Business Uses Code;
           •    Landscaping Code; and
           •    Engineering Works Codes.

The proposal has been reviewed against the Noosaville Locality Code in Attachment 2 and is
generally considered to comply with the specific outcomes.