2017-08-08 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                  08 AUGUST 2017


Proposed amended Condition 7 (as recommended)
The use must be in accordance with the David Moore & Associates Pty Ltd report ‘Desk Top
Environmental Noise Level Impact Assessment of Proposed Fitness Centre, 5/8 Selkirk Drive
Noosaville, conducted for Gelherdt No 2 Pty Ltd, Report No. R17015/D3218/Rev.0/1.03.2017,
unless varied by the following:
a.    Ensure all windows and doors facing Walter Hay Drive are locked shut;
a.    The fitness room is to be sound proofed;
b.    Noise emanating from the premises, including amplified or non-amplified sound, must not
      exceed:
      i.     daytime (0700 to 1800 hours): 94 dB(A) LAeq,adj,T when measured approximately 3
             metres from the primary noise source;
      iv.    evening (1800 to 2200 hours): 89 dB(A) LAeq,adj,T when measured approximately 3
             metres from the primary noise source;
      v.     night-time (2200 to 0700 hours): 84 dB(A) LAeq,adj,T when measured approximately
             3 metres from the primary noise source;
c.    All amplified sound at the premises must be conducted through a sound limiting device at all
      times to ensure that noise does not exceed levels prescribed in condition c);
d.    The sound limiting device is to have a locking mechanism or be located within a locked
      enclosure, which is to be locked at all times except for inspection or maintenance work on
      the device;
e.    Access to the sound limiting device, except for maintenance work, is restricted to the gym
      manager, nominee and the person in charge of the premises at any time; and
f.    The sound limiting device must be checked and if necessary adjusted by a qualified acoustic
      consultant at least every 12 months to ensure compliance with condition c). Acoustic
      certification is to be kept on site.
3.    CONCLUSION
The proposed changes as suggested by the applicant and the further information from the
applicant’s Noise Consultant have been assessed and it is considered the condition as
recommended will ensure sound levels are appropriately mitigated for nearby residents.

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
                                   Waste & Environmental Health            Revenue Services

     Executive Services        x   Environment & Sustainable Development   Infrastructure Services
     Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services            Asset Management
     Customer Service              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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