2021-12-16 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                       16 DECEMBER 2021


               b.    There is no demonstrated demand for 24 hour care of buildings, operations,
                     plant or equipment;
               c.    The caretaker’s accommodation is not located on a site of at least 2,000m2.
    C.   Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
    D.   Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve
         the ‘Motorcycle/Scooter Sales component of the application:
         a.    The proposal is complementary and directly associated with the proposed
               industrial use.
         b.    The proposal will not compromise the use of the area from being used for
               predominantly industrial activities.



8   HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT
    That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General Committee
    Meeting dated 13 December 2021 and
    A.   Endorse the Housing Needs Assessment as attached to the report for the purpose of
         informing a Housing Strategy for Noosa Shire;
    B.   Resolve to prepare amendments to the Noosa Plan to advance housing diversity and
         choice;
    C.   Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to commission detailed site investigations and
         scoping of opportunities and feasibility for the development of affordable housing on
         Council owned properties at:
         1.    30 Toulambi Street, Noosa Heads; and
         2.    62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy.
    D.   Refer the cost of undertaking these investigations estimated at $50,000 to budget review;
    E.   Request the Chief Executive Officer of Department of State Development, Infrastructure,
         Local Government and Planning to provide notice about the process to follow for making
         amendments to the Noosa Plan 2020, under Section 18(3) of the Planning Act 2016; and
    F.   Advocate to the State Government: -
         a.    For a holistic review of all State property assets for their potential for short to
               medium term housing outcomes, including crisis housing, social housing and
               affordable housing; and
         b.    To work with Council to identify new opportunities for State housing investment in
               Noosa Shire



9   DRAFT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2021 - 2030
    That Council note the Draft report by the Economic Development Advisor to the General
    Committee Meeting dated 13 December 2021; and
    A.   Adopt the Draft Economic Development Strategy 2021-2030;
    B.   Council wish it noted that it disagrees with the statement - “Population growth is important
         to support economic growth in the local area.” within the review report, as the statement
         is contrary to the approach to economic development in Noosa for most of the last 40
         years and, is inconsistent with the thrust of the Noosa Economic Development Strategy”;
         and

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