DA MCU STA - 307 Louis Bazzo Rd - Planning Report

  g) any impact on shared
     vehicular access or parking.




Works Codes
These codes largely relate to the provision of services and infrastructure associated with the
proposed development of the subject land. The subject site currently has access to an appropriate
level of infrastructure for its existing rural residential use. The proposal complies with the
requirements of the Driveways and Parking Code as the existing dwelling has sufficient covered and
uncovered parking spaces for the use of residents and visitors alike.



6.6 Applicable Overlay Codes

The subject land is mapped by a number of overlays. However, of those on the site, the Bushfire
Hazard Overlay is the only overlay of relevance to the proposed Short-term Accommodation use
which is to be located within the existing detached dwelling.




Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code
As evidenced by Figure 7, Noosa Council’s Enterprise Mapping System identifies the site as being
affected by Bushfire Hazard Overlay. Within Part 5, Table 5.9.3 Assessment Table for Bushfire Hazard
Overlay, a Material Change of Use for a Short-term Accommodation use within an existing dwelling
house does not trigger assessment. Nevertheless, the following commentary is provided to assist
Council’s assessment.

The risk of bushfire hazard and the burden on disaster management response specialists is
minimised by the upkeep and maintenance of the property’s lawns and understorey of the
surrounding vegetation. Four (4) large water tanks and the swimming pool can be utilised for fighting
or watering of the property in the case of a bushfire. The proposed Short-term Accommodation use
is to be located in an existing detached dwelling, and no additional structures are proposed. Hence,
the extent and severity of potential bushfire risk has not been altered.

The property is accessed by Louis Bazzo Drive, which is a well maintained, major road connecting
the Noosa Hinterland communities. The property can be accessed by emergency vehicles, if
required, without issue from the existing well-maintained vehicle crossover. From the driveway,
sightlines along Louis Bazzo Drive are clear of vegetation and are in excess of 250 metres in both
directions. The risk to residents and visitors of the property is minimised as safe, low risk access from
the property exists west of the site along Louis Bazzo Drive. Lastly, immediately south of the subject
site is a large, cleared paddock which can be access from Louis Bazzo Drive. The paddock is
mapped as no threat of bushfire hazard and could be used, in an emergency, for cover from the



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