2022-07-12 Planning & Environment Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                     12 JULY 2022


proposed at a height of 13.25 metres, where previously approved at 11.3 metres. An increase in
height of an approved 3 storey building by approximately 2 metres is not supported as it does not
result in an improved architectural outcome and comply with the Performance outcomes in the
Noosa Plan.
The applicant has also requested some changes to the front façade and while the front entry
change complements the existing building, other changes requested are considered to diminish a
well designed building that has an existing approval. Recommendations are applied accordingly.
Changes to the gross floor area and motorcycle parking comply with Noosa Plan and are
supported.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 12 July 2022 regarding Application No. MCU19/0017.02 &
RAL19/0004.02 to make a minor change to an existing approval for Material Change of Use -
Ancillary Dwelling Unit, Commercial Business - Type 1 Office, Commercial Business - Type 2
Medical and Reconfiguration of a Lot – Access Easement situated at 36-40 Hofmann Dr Noosaville
and:
A.   Refuse the request for increased height and design for the following reasons:
     1.    The increased height does not comply with Acceptable outcome AO16.1 (b) (iii) of the
           Major Centre Zone code and Performance Outcome PO16 a), b) & c) of the Major
           Centre Zone code in Noosa Plan 2020 and Probable solution S8.1 d) and Specific
           outcomes a), c) & d) the Noosaville Locality Code in Noosa Plan 2006, as it will
           dominate the site, skyline and surrounding area and is not in keeping with the character
           of the area.
     2.    Changes to the width of balconies and roof overhangs and additional rendering to the
           front façade reduces the architectural appeal of the building from that previously
           approved.
B.   Advise the applicant the following changes are considered generally in accordance with the
     approval:
     1.    Changes to the front entry, as shown on Elevations (East only) Plan no DA-30.10, Rev
           21 and dated 16.05.2022 and Perspective Renders Plan no. DA-41.01, Rev 13 and
           dated 16.05.2022;
     2.    Reduced gross floor area as shown on Plan no. DA-00.00 and floor plans;
     3.    Changes to motorcycle parking.
     Amended plans should be lodged with Council showing these changes.
C.   Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.


REPORT
1.   PROPOSAL
The applicant seeks approval to change to an existing development approval for a Material Change
of Use for Medical, Office and Ancillary Dwelling unit and Reconfiguration of a Lot – Access
Easement. The applicant proposes the following:
•    Increase of overall building height from 10.2 metres to 11.55 (roof fascia) and 12.15 metres
     (top of the ridge of the roof), and 11.3 metres for the lift and stair overrun to 13.25 metres;
•    Reduction in balcony width on Level 1;
•    Reduction in extent of eaves on Level 2;
•    Changes to window placement and render below windows on ground floor;

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