2017-08-08 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                    08 AUGUST 2017


use consistent with the Community Services zone but does include a substantial commercial
component on site which is consistent with the provisions of the zone.
It is generally agreed there is not an identified or likely significant need for community uses on the
site and the mixed commercial and residential uses are considered appropriate in context with the
surrounding business centre. The proposed development has desirable planning elements
introducing small dwelling units into the area with excellent access to Tewantin’s facilities and
services. A new 3 metre wide public thoroughfare will also be created along the rear boundary,
which will create a new access route between Council’s adjacent carparks and laneway.
The development’s design is generally consistent with the intent for the area and areas requiring
further detail such as façade and basement treatment can be appropriately conditioned. The
proposal does not raise any significant planning concerns and grounds to support the development,
despite the planning conflicts are considered to comprise:
    The multiple dwelling use is existing on the site.
    The development will provide centrally located small dwelling units with access to Tewantin’s
      facilities and services.
    The development’s small dwelling units will increase residential housing options in the locality
      and are likely to be relatively affordable.
    There is no identified need for further community or infrastructure facilities within Tewantin
      and the development will not unduly constrain land available for commercial or community
      uses consistent with the site’s zoning provisions.
The application is therefore recommended for approval, subject to conditions.

Departments/Sections Consulted:

     Chief Executive Officer   x   Community Services                        Corporate Services
     Executive Officer             Community Development                     Financial Services
     Executive Support             Community Facilities                      ICT
                                   Libraries & Galleries                     Procurement & Fleet
                                   Local Laws                                Property
                               x   Waste & Environmental Health              Revenue Services

     Executive Services        x   Environment & Sustainable Development     Infrastructure Services
     Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services              Asset Management
     Customer Service          x   Development Assessment                    Buildings and Facilities
     Governance                    Economic Development                      Civil Operations
     People and Culture            Environmental Services                    Disaster Management
                                   Strategic Land Use Planning               Infrastructure        Planning,
                                                                             Design and Delivery




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