MCU14/0056 Information Response Cover Letter

Item 20 -

Justification for the proposed convenience retail and fast food facilities being located so remote from the town centre of
Cooroy, so that virtually all external trips must be via private vehicle.
Response:

The proposed supermarket (1144m2) has been removed from the proposal and replaced with a shop (250m2)
associated with the service station component. The proposal is so located as to service passing traffic on the Bruce
Highway. The use is therefore location dependant. The subject site is uniquely located to service passing traffic on
the Bruce Highway. The site is within the Urban Footprint (SEQ Regional Plan) of Cooroy and opposite well established
housing in Ferrells Road. Refer to Plan 14004 DA13 ver A within Attachment A which identifies internal/ external
pedestrian connection paths and Traffic Addendum prepared by PTT (Attachment F)



Item 21 -

Provide analysis of the development impact on the traffic conditions within Cooroy CBD and particularly on the
intersection of Myall Street with Elm Street (the railway overpass) and include recommended works to offset impacts at
this intersection.
Response:

Refer Traffic Addendum prepared by PTT (Attachment F).



Item 22 -

Explain the expected or intended relationship between the proposed development and the adjacent Bruce Highway, given
that it is proposed to be located immediately adjacent to an all-turns interchange with the highway. It appears that,
depending on signage, it could be intended to function as a service centre to two separate facilities – both Myall Street
and the Bruce Highway. This will be particularly relevant in respect of the discussion at Section 4.2.1 of the Pekol Traffic
and Transport Report. In particular, any “drop-in” traffic diverted from the Bruce Highway will effectively be “new trips” in
respect of the Myall Street intersections.
Response:

Refer to Traffic Addendum prepared by PTT (Attachment F) and the Economic impact response prepared by
Foresight Partners Pty/Ltd dated December, 2014 (Attachment B) and specifically the following extract from that
report-

“As a highway-based mixed use development the proposed service station, fast food, car wash and tourist caravan
park are expected to have significant overlap in their customer base. Patrons of the caravan park will be very likely to
purchase fuel and retail products from the service station, and have the convenience of a co-located car wash to clean
their cars and caravans. Residents would also find the co-location of the car wash and service station and fast food
outlet convenient, although not all facilities would be used in a single trip (for most trips).
The highway focus dictates the location of all but the self- storage units, although that use would also benefit from
the ease of access afforded by its location at the Myall Street interchange with the Bruce Highway”.




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