Darren Tindale Objection

MCU19/0066 - 2197 David Low Way Peregian Beach Qld. 4573 Lot 625 P93121
To The Assessment Manager

I refer to the above application and hereby lodge my objection accordingly and strongly
oppose this application on the following grounds:

The Town Plan does not allow for a commercial component on this site for very good
reason. It faces onto a very busy single laned road with parking arrangements that require
vehicles to reverse out into not only a bicycle lane but also on-coming traffic. There are
only 10 car spaces available and 2197 David Low Way is made up of 3 Lots. Namely Lot
625 of which this application applies, Lot 896 being Sheepskin and Opal World including
large Residence and Lot 897 (currently vacant). One would have to agree that Lot 896 is
already under pressure with only 3 odd car spaces aloted for a retail business and owners
residence and staff. In fact, from the Plan provided it has become apparent that Lot 896
buildings are spread across all three lots with NO off street parking provision. This being
the case, one would assume there would be a minimum requirement of at least 8-10 car
spaces for this lot alone.

Therefore this MCU will set a precedent to this site with little or no room for safe parking
provisions.

Should this MCU be given approval, the single lot will be operating a Nursery; a Real
Estate Business; a Homeware/Gift Shop and a Cafe. Would I be incorrect in suggesting
there are only some 3 odd car spaces available for Lot 625?

Applicants states they have 3 staff car parking space available. This is untrue. The
aforementioned parking spaces have always, and in reality (even if it is made a condition
of any approval) will always be used for storage and work area. Their cars and quite often
a trailer, are always either parked in the side street or out the front utilising front car
spaces. Please refer to attachment 1 images relating to this area. In fact please refer to
applicants images on their website that clearly shows applicants vehicle parked on the
street front along with the sign advertising Real Estate office.

Applicant states there is ample car spaces out the front - being 10. This is untrue. The
applicants Lot 625 only has access to 3 odd spaces.

There is also a Postal Box and vehicles frequently pull into this area, to post their mail.
There is also a public telephone booth, all of which place demand on parking space in this
proximity.

Cyclists are going to be placed at high risk with an increased demand on the nature of
parking arrangements in this area.

In relation to the Applicant and on a more personal note: there are some things that need
to be said having had a personal experience.

In the Application and in particlar, the letter to Council explaining the proposed use of the
site by the Applicant; they make a number of untrue claims.

Applicant claims they are not looking to expand their personnel however there is obviously
an aim to expand their business and has made cold calls to local residence in my area. I