Planner report · 131999.982632.1

Town Planning Department’s Reports 4/6/1999 - Ordinary Meeting 17/6/1999 75

1. SITE

The subject site is situated on the north western side of Mitti Street at Noosa Heads and
currently accommodates one of the original dwelling houses in the Noosa Heads locality. It is
a relatively large house block, being over 800m? in area. A significant amount of natural
vegetation is scattered around the site, with a substantial amount at the front of the property.
This includes some very tall trees. The garage is currently located at the front of the site with
high fences ensuring privacy. A clump of golden cane palms are well established on the
footpath.

The adjoining property on the south western side is a three storey complex of 12 units,
estimated to be 12 metres in height. On the north-eastern side of the site, are 3 units. Further
units adjoin the site to the rear and the neighbourhood is generally a mix of two and three
storey unit blocks.

2. PROPOSAL

The applicants propose to remove the existing house and construct a duplex to consist of an
underground basement carpark and two units above. Each unit will be two storeys, consisting
of living areas on the first floor and bedrooms above these. Each unit will have three
bedrooms. A total of six covered carparking spaces will be provided in the basement carpark.
Rooftop terraces and extensive use of patios are to be employed around the building. The
units will be constructed of rendered masonry walls. Timber shutters, lightweight awnings and
pergolas will also be employed. The applicants propose to maintain a considerable amount of
the on site existing vegetation.

The applicant is also seeking modification to the maximum building height of 8 metres to
allow for the rooftop terrace features.

3. NOTIFICATION

A Notice of Compliance was submitted on 31 May 1999, stating public notification of this
application has been carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Integrated
Planning Act. During this notification period, two submissions were received. Both submitters
are neighbours, one on the north-eastern side and one to the rear.

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