07/1259 - Material for further consideration - Proposed Visitor Accommodation [As Published] · 132007.1259

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= Details provided previously to Council evidence that the proposed tariff for this component of the
application is commensurate with current rates for the ‘non-caravan’ accommodation at the existing
park. That is, low cost or budget accommodation is proposed;

» The design of this aspect of the proposal is unique, and it is suggested that there is nothing similar
on the Sunshine Coast. This design has evolved from feedback from Council officers prior to
lodgement in meeting the requirements of the definition of visitor hostel.

= — The design allows the opportunity for 6 or more unrelated persons to be accommodated in a shared
unit and have shared kitchen, laundry and bathroom facilities.

Moreover, visitor hostel is included under the definition of Visitor Accommodation Type 4 under the Noosa
Plan. This is what has been applied for as part of the land use mix within the proposal.

Cabins

The Cabins or beach shacks are defined as dwelling units under the Noosa Plan as they are self contained
units for the purpose of providing short term visitor accommodation. This use is also classified under Visitor
Accommodation Type 4 within Noosa Plan.

Proposed Retail and Restaurant Uses

The proposed development has incorporated Entertainment and Dining Business Type 1 and Retail Business
Type 2 on the ground floor of the commercial building. With the proposed modifications to the design to
reduce the site cover and plot ratio requirements (discussed below), the proposal has been redesigned to
have a floor plate of approximately 800m? GFA.

We acknowledge the feedback from Council conceming other approvals that have been granted on the
westem side of David Low Way not having any retail component. As discussed and to reiterate, we consider
that this proposal can be distinguished from other approved sites on the basis of the complementary nature
with the visitor accommodation component.

Additionally, we consider the following supports the proposed non residential aspect of the proposal:

= The hardware store and components of the pub (ie bottle shop) which adjoin the site to the south
and north respectively are defined as Refail Business Type 2 under the Noosa Plan and should be
considered by Council when trying to contextualise retail uses on the westem side of the David Low
Way.

= The overall scale of the development differs from those approved to the north of the site, allowing
alternative site planning because of the inclusion of Lot 76 on MCH2969.

The applicant is willing to limit the floor area of the retail component to part Retail business Type 2 and part
Entertainment and Dining Business Type 1, so that Council can be assured that there is a cap on traditional
retailing. The economics report that accompanied the application supported convenience retail occurring on
this site.

Short Term Accommodation — Site Cover & GFA

Council have indicated that the proposed short term accommodation does not comply with the Noosa Plan
requirements for site cover and GFA. The following explanation of compliance is based on amongst other
things the Eastern Beaches Locality Code within Noosa Plan.

Site Cover
The definition of site cover under Noosa Plan is as follows:

site cover means the proportion of a site covered by alf buildings and structures shown as a percentage.
For enclosed spaces this includes the area within the outside wall and for unenclosed spaces this