2020-09-17 Ordinary Meeting Minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                            17 SEPTEMBER 2020


3   51988.2849.03 - MINOR CHANGE TO A DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR A MULTIPLE
    DWELLING OF 20 UNITS, 8 SHOPS AND 2 RESTAURANTS - 49 HASTINGS STREET,
    NOOSA HEADS
    Cr Lorentson declared a perceived conflict of interest in this matter (as defined in section 175D of the
    Local Government Act 2009) as during the 2020 election campaign, Cr Lorentson’s election material
    was displayed at this property. Cr Lorentson advised that she does not have a personal relationship with
    the applicant however her brother has had a prior business relationship with the applicant that ended 3
    years ago. Cr Lorentson also advised that her husband has undertaken work at the business as an
    employee of Page Furnishers. Cr Lorentson believed that she could consider this item impartially and
    in the public interest and requested to remain in the meeting room to participate in the debate and vote
    on this matter.
    Pursuant to section 175E(4) of the Local Government Act 2009, the remaining Councillors gave
    consideration to whether the conflict was a real conflict or perceived conflict and whether Cr Lorentson
    may participate in the meeting for the debate and vote on this matter or whether she must leave the
    meeting for the debate and vote on this matter.
    Council Resolution
    Moved:             Cr Wilkie
    Seconded:          Cr Jurisevic
    That Councillors note the perceived conflict of interest declaration of Cr Lorentson and resolve that this
    represents a perceived conflict of interest in this matter and Cr Lorentson may remain in the meeting
    room to participate in the debate and vote on this matter.
                                                                                      Carried unanimously.
    Cr Lorentson did not vote on the above motion.

    Motion
    Moved:             Cr Stockwell
    Seconded:          Cr Wegener
    That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
    Committee Meeting dated 8 September 2020 regarding Application No. 51988.2849.03 to
    make a minor change to an existing approval for Multiple Dwelling of 20 units, 8 Shops and 2
    Restaurants situated at Noosa On The Beach, 49 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads and:
    A.    Refuse the application for the following reasons:
          1.     The proposal is not consistent with the overall and specific outcomes of the Noosa
                 Heads Locality Code under the Noosa Plan 2006 as:
                 a.    the proposed works will adversely impact on main beach being a key
                       recreation focal point for residents and visitors
                 b.    an inadequate building setback to the beach is proposed and the proposal
                       reduces the soft landscaping on site
                 c.    the proposed works do not represent the high level of design and landscape
                       quality that is sought for the area
                 d.    the reduced setback to the beach potentially increases the risk of damage to
                       the property from future coastal processes
                 e.    The proposed works contribute additional site cover exceeding the maximum
                       site cover sought for the area and present excessive bulk to main beach
          2.     The proposal is contrary to the Driveways and Car parking Code as sufficient car
                 parking has not been provided on site to accommodate the number of vehicles
                 likely to be generated by the increase and improvements to the dining areas.
          3.     The proposal is contrary to the Noosa Plan 2020 provisions for setbacks, site cover
                 and car parking.
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