Development Assessment Report

 PROJECT URBAN – 19304                                                                  November 2020


3.0 BACKGROUND
3.1 PRELODGEMENT MEETINGS

A pre-lodgement meeting (PLM19/0050) was held with Noosa Council on 22 January 2020. The
officers present were generally supportive of the proposal, but identified some issues that need
further consideration. The key issues discussed at the pre-lodgement meeting are summarised in
italics below. A brief comments on how these issues have been addressed are also provided below.

        Built form
        1. Ensure a minimum 3m setback to rear and western boundaries which should be densely
        landscaped to maintain privacy/amenity.

        Comment: The proposed buildings generally comply with or exceed the minimum 3m
        setback. Dense landscaping is also proposed along both boundaries.

        2. The proposal should consider a Noosa Style architectural design with eave overhangs, a
        mix of external material finishes and a less box profile facing the street. Refer to Community
        Facilities Zone Code PO21 - PO25 and Special Residential Code PO9 specifically in this
        regard.

        Comment: The design has been amended to include a variety of materials, roof profiles
        and grades have been incorporated into the design to reflect the local context of the site
        and to create an attractive, high quality and modern development.

        3. Address overlooking of neighbouring open space/pools/balconies/decks to the south
        and west in accordance with AO31 of the Community Facilities Zone Code.

        Comment: The dwelling units adjacent to the adjoining properties have generally been
        orientated to avoid overlooking. Where balconies are proposed on the upper level of the
        apartment building, appropriate privacy screening will be provided to minimise any
        potential overlooking. In addition, dense landscaping is proposed between the buildings
        and the adjoining properties.

        Emergency Management Plan
        5. The application should provide an emergency management plan and address AO16 of
        the Special Residential Code.

        Comment: Preliminary details of an emergency management plan has been prepared by
        Youngcare and are outline din the description of the development below. A detailed
        Emergency Management Plan will be prepared at a later date and can be required by
        condition.

        Vegetation
        6. The following trees should be retained:

               6.1. 3 hoop pines noted on the plans;

             Comment: These 3 x hoop pines are to be retained as indicated in the Tree Works Plan
             within the Landscape Design Intent document. Further advice from the project arborist
             will be sort to ensure building works do not adversely impact on these trees.



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