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

                 The current proposal is very internalised and has been provided with a perimeter of barrier
                 landscaping to the north fronting the loop road (Civic Drive). The proposal does not appear to
                 use building and tenancy entrances to contribute to the streetscape activity and vibrancy of
                 the centre as envisaged by the planning scheme.
                 Information Required:
                 4. Provide further information and amended proposal plans showing the proposed building
                    and tenancy entrances including additional advice about how the design of the proposal
                    will foster streetscape activity and vibrancy of the centre, as well as activated and engaged
                    high quality streetscape and connections within the wider NBC.

                 B. Proposed multi-storey carpark:
                 Under the Major Centre Zone Code, the most relevant provisions include PO27 and PO54.
                 While decked parking might be expected under PO54, this is provided the decked parking is
                 located and designed to be effectively screened from the street frontages at ground level with
                 the upper floors landscaped to have a high level of amenity when viewed from public spaces.
                 The proposed deck parking is inadequate in that regard, with limited screening being provided.
                 Further, the design does not adequately address the presentation when viewed internally to
                 the site, which needs to be further considered with the provisions relating to the intended built
                 form having a “Noosa Style” of development. The applicant should reconsider the proposition
                 of the multi storey carpark. The carpark use at ground level will not provide for the streetscape
                 activation and vibrancy envisaged in the planning scheme.
                 It is suggested that the applicant should consider the following:
                          a) Locating all carparks underground, which will free up the ground plane for street
                             activating pavilion style retail development integrated with landscaping.
                          OR
                          b) Sleeve the proposed multi storey carpark’s northern, eastern, western and
                             southern frontages with street activating retail functions and integrated deep
                             planted landscaping.
                          OR
                          c) Retaining just a surface carpark on the western half of the development site and
                             accommodating the balance of cars underground to retain flexibility on the western
                             half of the development site, potentially for future development of non-retail uses
                             and functions that will provide for activated vibrant streetscapes and connections.
                 Information Required:
                 5. Provide amended proposal plans in response to the above issues. Further, justification is
                    to be provided about how the development achieves compliance with all relevant
                    provisions referred to above.

                 C. Location of the loading functions and servicing area:
                 It is expected under PO30 of the Noosaville Local Plan Code that … development integrates
                 with and extends the existing street and pathway networks including but not limited to those
                 identified on Figure 7.2.4.5, such that connections to and between key local destinations are
                 provided and reinforced.
                 Under the Business Uses Code, in particular PO15, states that … waste storage areas,
                 external storage areas and loading docks do not detract from the visual amenity of the
                 streetscape or cause nuisance to adjoining properties. Further, AO15, states … waste storage
                 areas, external storage areas and loading docks are located within basements or are visually
                 screened by landscaping or fencing and situated to the rear of the building.




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