RFI - 8. Letter - Junction Association

               Noosa Junction Association Inc




      27 March 2024


      Mr L Sengstock
      Acting Chief Executive Officer
      Noosa Council
      Email: [email protected]


      Dear Larry


      Re     AJG PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD ATF THE AJG PROPERTY DEVELOPMENTS
             TRUST - 2 BOTTLEBRUSH AVENUE NOOSA HEADS - MCU23/0105


      In general, we are supportive of Council’s:

      1.      Zero Emissions Strategy targeting zero net emissions by 2026.

      2.      Transport Strategy 2017-2027 which prioritises people before cars.

      3.      Housing Strategy 2022 which contains suggestions for addressing the housing crisis in Noosa
              Shire.

      4.      Policy adopted on 17 May 2018 (Policy) of accepting monetary contributions from property
              developers in lieu of providing onsite car parks noting, however, we have consistently expressed
              the view the quantum of contributions payable by a Noosa Junction landowner being the same
              as those payable in Hastings Street is inequitable when compared with those payable in some
              other locations.
      It has been more than 25 years since a new building was constructed in Noosa Junction and most of the
      buildings are in need of replacement. Accordingly, with our membership including Noosa Junction
      landowners and business operators, we perceive it to be of importance to familiarise ourselves with
      Noosa Junction development proposals and their status. For this reason, we have reviewed the drawings
      and specifications for the above development proposal for land at the corner of Noosa Drive and
      Bottlebrush Avenue, Noosa Heads and representatives of our Committee have held discussions with
      the owner’s town planning consultant and architect.

      This development proposal is for the construction of a 3 level building, 12 metres high containing 6 two
      bedroom apartments each with an area of 100m2 and two commercial units. Each apartment will have
      its own car park in the building and there will be a car park in the road reserve for commercial vehicles
      with its use limited to a short period.

      Pursuant to the Policy, in lieu of providing additional car parks within the building for the commercial
      units, the owner proposes it enter into an Infrastructure Agreement with Council to pay it the prescribed
      sum (estimated at $250k). Whilst acknowledging application of the Policy is at the discretion of Council,
      it is our considered view, this development meets the Policy’s criteria for it to apply in that:

      1.      The development will be significantly constrained in:
              1.1      having:
                       (a)       restricted access; and
                       (b)       a small site area with limited onsite manoeuvrability;
              1.2      being located near a road intersection; and
Noosa Junction Association Inc
PO Box 1318 Noosa Heads Q 4567
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