MCU14/0056 Information Response Cover Letter

Item 6 -

To the extent that some or all of the components might be integrated or related demonstrate whether there is any
additional need for the development as a whole (or a number of components together), over and above the need for
separate components of the development.
Response:
Refer to response prepared by Foresight Partners Pty/Ltd dated December 2014 at Attachment B



Item 7 -

Provide detailed analysis of constraints on, and availability of, suitably zoned land within the area for the component
uses. Demonstrate why the uses should be developed out of zone (including within a Water Supply Catchment Overlay
Area).
Response:
Refer to response prepared by Foresight Partners Pty/Ltd dated December 2014 at Attachment B

In addition, it is noted-

    •      the site is contained entirely within the Urban Footprint of the SEQ Regional Plan;
    •      part of the site is shown within the Noosa Planning Scheme Strategy map as Urban;
    •      there are no appropriately zoned sites in Cooroy that can accommodate the highway based businesses
           proposed;
    •      the site is capable of being serviced by reticulated sewer and water supply as confirmed by Unity Water;
    •      matters related to water quality impacts of the development have been addressed in detail within the report
           by vT Consulting Engineers and the Ecological response report by Saunders Havill Group. The report by vT
           Consulting Engineers, including response to SPP and SEQ Water Development Guidelines demonstrates that
           the development will not adversely impact on the quality of water entering Lake Macdonald. SEQ Water, the
           authority responsible for the management of Lake Macdonald and its function as a water supply, has
           reviewed the report by vT Consulting Engineers, including the detailed response to the SEQ Water
           Development Guidelines, and has provided the following advice - “SEQ Water are satisfied that stormwater
           management, setbacks to the minor watercourse and general treatment of the riparian corridor are in accordance
           with the Seqwater Development Guidelines”. SEQ Water’s advice included the following recommendations
           that can be incorporated as conditions of approval by Council-
           a. “It is recommended that a Rehabilitation and Weed Management Plan is prepared by a qualified professional
           at the appropriate stage of development and approved / endorsed by Council prior to development commencing
           on the site”
           b.” Seqwater recommends the preparation of an Inspection and Maintenance Schedule and an Emergency
           Response and Contingency Plan for the pump station. This should be endorsed / approved by the relevant
           authorities (Council, DEHP). Seqwater requests a copy of any such plan for review when available”.
           c. “Should the location of the proposed on-site sewerage pump station change, Seqwater requires that this
           facility maintains at least a 50m setback from the surveyed high bank of the watercourse on the site”.
           d. “Seqwater strongly supports provision of at least 25% and up to 50% more emergency storage capacity at the
           pump station, than that required by the SEQ Sewer and Water Code”.
           e. “Seqwater requests to be included on a notification register in the event of any overflow / spill / other sewage
           discharge event”.

 Having regard to the above, it considered the development has merit and warrants support by Council subject to
reasonable and relevant conditions.




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