2021-08-10 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                        10 AUGUST 2021


Figure 1 – Car Parking Calculation

 Noosa Plan 2020

 Food and Drink Outlet at 56.3m2 (excluding 10.7m2 kitchen)      1 space per 20m2      2.815

 Minus existing car parking for 43m2 of GFA                      1 space per 30m2      -1.433

 TOTAL                                                                                 1.382

It is noted that the minimum number of carparks is an Acceptable Outcome under Noosa Plan 2020,
therefore alternative solutions that achieve the outcomes of the planning scheme may be considered
by Council. It is acknowledged that due to existing development onsite, the subject site cannot
provide onsite car parking. In addition, it is considered the locality would benefit more from improved
public transport, pedestrian or cycle facilities compared to the provision of additional car parking
onsite. As such, the applicant has advised that they are agreeable to enter into an Infrastructure
Agreement to make contributions in lieu of car parking. It is therefore recommended Council enter
into an Infrastructure Agreement for one car parking space, at a rate of $15,775.00 per space
(subject to indexation), as per the Contributions in Lieu of the Provision of Onsite Car Parking Council
policy.
Landscaping
Probable Solution S1.1 of the Landscaping Code requires a minimum area of 10% (65m2) of the
site to be landscaped, with the following minimum dimensions:
a)    Frontage— average width of 2m; and
b)    Side or rear boundaries—3m width along all boundaries that adjoin land in a residential zone.
The original development permit did not condition any onsite landscaping requirements, and
historically, the site has developed to be entirely impervious, with no landscaping provided on site.
It is considered that the site is relatively constrained in regard to opportunities to provide landscaping.
It is noted a number of properties along the eastern side of Thomas Street have been developed
with no or very limited landscaping provided onsite. There is limited landscaping provided along the
centre strip of car parking along Thomas Street, adjacent to the subject site, providing some amenity
to pedestrians.
The proposal plans do however include a 1.3m deep landscaped setback located on a portion of the
site’s frontage to Thomas Street (in front of the outdoor use area). Given the limitations of the site
for the provision of soft scape, the proposed garden bed would provide a visual improvement to the
site and result in a better overall outcome. The garden bed has been conditioned as part of this
approval which includes appropriate species and spacing to provide an improved street presentation.
4.    CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
Not applicable
4.2. Internal Council Referrals
Not applicable
4.3. Public Notification
Not applicable
5.    CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The proposed development seeks approval for a Material Change of Use to establish a Food and
Drink Outlet and to preserve existing use rights for a Shop over tenancy 1 located at 10 Thomas
Street, Noosaville (Lot 1 SP100808). No building works are proposed, and the application only seeks
approval for the change of use.

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