Planning Report & Code Assessment · MCU15/0014

KHA Development Managers – 15010                                                               February 2014




7.5 PLANNING SCHEME CODES

In accordance Table 11.4, Assessment Table for the Visitor Mixed Use Zone, the following Codes are
applicable to the proposed development:

    Noosaville Locality Code
    Residential uses Code
    Landscaping Code
    Driveways and Carparking Code
    Earthworks Code
    Erosion and Sediment Control Code
    Existing Services Code
    Transport, Roads and Drainage Code
    Waste Management Code
    Water Sensitive Design Code
    Water Supply and Sewerage Reticulation Code

Comment: An assessment of the applicable codes has been included within Attachment 1. The code
assessment has determined that the proposed development complies with all relevant specific outcomes.
Where probable solutions are not met, an alternative solution demonstrating compliance with the
corresponding specific outcome is provided (refer to Section 7.5.1 below).

7.5.1      ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS

Noosaville Locality Code:

    Specific Outcome O9 – Setbacks

Alternative Solution: In accordance with schedule 1 the development is required to have a frontage
setback of 6m for the first two stories and 10m for the third storey. The first two stories of the proposed
development have a frontage setback of 6m and the third storey is setback 9.03m. Although not strictly
complying with the required frontage setbacks we note that the adjoining developments have a
considerably lesser frontage setback. The setback to the third storey is to an open balcony with the actual
building wall setback 12m. The frontage design is well articulated and will contribute to streetscape
character. The proposed setback to the third storey balcony is consistent with previous approvals granted
by Council. The proposed frontage setbacks are consistent with surrounding development and streetscape
character.

The development is required to be setback half the height of the proposed building from the side
boundaries. The side boundary setbacks proposed do not comply with this requirement. The western
façade of the development is setback from the side boundary 3.837m at the ground level, 3.025m at the
first floor level (excluding the “Porte cochere”) and 3.014m – 3.825m at the second floor level. Although
not strictly complying with the required side boundary setbacks, we note that the proposed setbacks are
generally consistent with the side boundary setbacks of adjoining development and exceed standard
building setback requirements under the BCA. The proposal presents attractive facades to adjoining
development and includes a high level of articulation and a variety of building materials and architectural
treatments to break up any perceived building bulk.

The development is setback approximately 8.4m from the rear boundary therefore complying with the rear
boundary setback requirement.

In accordance with specific outcome O9 and in consideration of the above, the above noted setbacks are
considered to be adequate to provide amenity for occupants of the development and ensure amenity is
maintained for adjoining land uses. The proposed setbacks allow adequate space for vehicle parking and
allows for landscaping to be provided between the proposed development and adjoining land uses. The
proposed setbacks are consistent with adjoining development and will therefore maintain the visual

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