2014-06-17 Planning & Organisation Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                   17 JUNE 2014


5.     CONCLUSION
The visitor accommodation component is an inconsistent use within the Semi-Attached Housing
zone and proposal exceeds the planning scheme provisions for plot ratio, population density and
encroaches into the setbacks. Both the permanent and visitor accommodation are compatible
with other multiple dwellings and the existing social infrastructure and business uses in close
proximity to the site. The four separate buildings present as domestic scale, are articulated, do
not present excessive bulk to neighbouring properties and the footprint allows for adequate
separation and landscaping onsite.
While the plot ratio and population density exceed the planning scheme provisions, the proposal
has a population density less than and a plot ratio equivalent to the current development
approval for a motel over the site.
Despite the conflict with the planning scheme, the proposal is recommended for approval on the
following grounds:
     The proposed small low cost permanent and visitor accommodation provides housing
       diversity ideally located in close proximity to the Peregian Beach neighbourhood centre and
       other social infrastructure.
     The building design is a well-articulated coastal building style that presents as domestic
       scale and integrates well with development in the surrounding area.
     The development allows sufficient separation between buildings, neighbouring properties
       and adequate area for soft landscaping, outdoor recreation and clothes drying areas.
     The site has been historically used for visitor accommodation.

Departments/Sections Consulted:

     Community Services                        X   Planning & Infrastructure
     Disaster Management & Public Order            Building & Plumbing Services
     Waste & Environmental Health                  DA Planning
     Community Facilities                          Strategic Land Use Planning
     Cultural Facilities                           Asset Design & Investigations
                                                   Asset Planning
                                                   Civil Operations
                                                   Environment

     Executive Office                              Corporate Services
     Community Engagement                          Finance
     Customer Service                              ICT
     Executive Support                             Procurement & Fleet
     Governance                                    Property & Facilities
     Human Resources                               Revenue Services




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