2017-08-08 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                         08 AUGUST 2017


The application has been assessed against each of the above applicable codes. The pertinent
issues arising out of the assessment against the codes are discussed below:
  Code               Discussion
  Residential        O9 Separation of incompatible uses – The scheme details that development is to
  Uses               minimise noise between noise sensitive spaces and noise generating areas such as
                     carparking or plant areas. The development site is surrounded by commercial
                     buildings, public parking and laneways that will generate noise in terms of early
                     morning service vehicles and traffic. It is considered relevant to include requirements
                     relating to noise attenuation measures for the units.
  Residential        O45 Mixed Use developments – clearly marked carparking for residents to be
  Uses               provided and security measures installed to ensure non residential users do not have
                     access to residential exclusive use areas. Proposal appears to meet requirements
                     and conditions able to be imposed to ensure fencing occurs on site.
  Landscaping        Existing mature vegetation at front of site and around boundaries to be identified and
                     retained where possible. Conditions able to be imposed.
  Waste              Proposal provides an area of 10m2 for waste facilities for 10 units and 762m2 of office
  Management         space. Queries are raised as to whether this area is sufficient to cater for recycling
                     and general waste bins. A condition requiring further assessment of anticipated waste
                     is recommended.
                     Applicant also seeking approval to access bin area through Sidoni Street carparking
                     and Lane. This has been reviewed and supported by Council’s Waste Management
                     department.
Overlay Provisions
The Natural Hazard – Bushfire and Acid Sulphate Soils overlay code is applicable to this
application in relation to Acid Sulphate Soils. Conditions may be imposed as part of any approval
to ensure that acid sulphate soils are appropriately managed.
3.4. Statutory Instruments – Planning Scheme
The applicant identifies the following grounds it considers sufficient to overcome the application’s
conflicts with the planning provisions applying to the site’s Community Services zoning and
residential unit component, in accordance with the requirements of the Sustainable Planning Act
2009:
1. The application site is already used for residential purposes and could be redeveloped in
accordance with the current for material change of use approval for 16 multiple dwelling units;

2. Residential use is compatible with other established uses within the area and can continue
to operate on the site without adverse impacts on the amenity of the adjoining uses or the character
of the surrounding area;

3. The proposed development will address a need for smaller, more affordable, residential
dwellings within Tewantin;

4. The proposed development will add to the supply, variety and mix of dwellings within Tewantin;

5. The proposed development is consistent with the height, scale and density expected within the
local area;

6. The site is located next to the Tewantin Business Centre and has excellent accessibility to the
services and facilities within the Centre;

7. The proposed residential development will help to support the vitality and viability of the Business
Centre;

8. The Council has no additional community facilities identified or planned for Tewantin Town
Centre and the site is no longer required to provide these types of facilities;

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