Information Request MCU23-0135 [As Published] · MCU23/0135

                 That is, the planning for the NBC overall has changed considerably since Stage 1 was
                 approved in about 2003 under the superseded planning schemes. Consequently, the design
                 of the proposed development of Stage 2, is required to be integrated and provide for
                 pedestrian permeability to the existing Showroom development, the proposed Village Mixed
                 Use Precinct and the proposed Transit Centre site (albeit in a different location), while also
                 providing suitable access for pedestrians and cyclists, cars, buses and service vehicles.
                 It is also relevant that since Noosa Civic (Stage 1) was developed, the reconfiguring of the
                 NBC land has occurred (development approval – RAL18/0023), which provides for Lot 24,
                 which is now the intended location of the proposed Transit Centre. This is despite being within
                 the Major Centre Zone and the Business Park Precinct – 5A (noting that a future planning
                 scheme amendment is to occur in this location to facilitate this development).
                 The design of the proposed Transit Centre has not occurred. Consequently, it is necessary
                 and reasonable to allow for some flexibility with the design of the proposed development to
                 provide for the necessary external pedestrian movements and activation of the road frontages
                 in this general location.
                 It is noted that while some dialogue has occurred with the applicant about the design of the
                 proposed Village Mixed Use development, it is suggested that both applications need to be
                 considered together, while having regard to the intended integration with other precincts,
                 including the proposed Transit Centre.


                 Further Information
                 The following further information is required.
                 Issue:
                 The proposal plans lack clarity in terms of the detail being provided, which makes the
                 assessment of the proposal more difficult. The comments provided below need to be
                 considered in context with the more specific comments provided within the information
                 request.
                 The floor plans and elevations are not at an appropriate scale and do not provide sufficient
                 information and do not provide for the following key issues:
                 i.     The overall design of the development including the activation of the street frontages
                        and streetscape treatments recognisable as being “Noosa Style”, by utilising a pavilion
                        style of development integrated with landscaping and active shop fronts, and preferably
                        does not include a stand-a-lone decked carpark.
                ii.     Details about the presentation of the retail floorspace to the external and internal road
                        network and the activation of the frontages and streetscape areas.
                iii.    The minimal width and treatment of the internal arcade area.
               iv.      The pedestrian connectivity to Noosa Civic (Stage 1), the existing showroom
                        development, the proposed Transit Centre, and the Village Mixed Use Precinct, and
                        other connections both external to the built form to the east of the development and west
                        of and along the open space spine.
                v.      The proposed treatments of the two (2) (north south) pedestrian connections through
                        the carpark to the existing showroom development to the north and more generally
                        throughout the development, including information about the landscaping to be provided,
                        given the lack of deep planting that can be achieved above the proposed basement
                        carpark.




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