Request to amend application 132009.1102.03

      f) conceal service, carparking and loading areas of developments;

      The green walls soften the appearance of the rear service area and direct patrons to
      amenities areas to the rear of tenancy 6. Clear directional signs and lighting to the amenities
      area will be   provided.

      g) screen incompatible land uses; and

      The loss of the hardscape area from landscape calculations does not impact on the overall
      presentation of the existing development on site.

      h) provide privacy between any dwelling units and accommodation units on and adjoining the
      site to a height and density appropriate to the scale of the development.


      Existing adjoining development is three storeys in height and is generally not orientated to
      overlook the commercial areas of the subject site.  Existing setback vegetation will be
      retained.


Carparking

The proposal has been assessed against the Driveway and Carparking Code.               It is noted that no
additional carparking is required for the change of use from a shop to a restaurant for tenancy 6 as
the approved shop and outdoor dining area would have been assessed for 8 carparking spaces
whereas the restaurant would now only require 6 spaces based on an estimated use area of 54m2
excluding the kitchen and storage area.

Carparking for the additional outdoor dining areas for tenancy 6 and 7 is based on:


      Type 1 Food & Beverages 1 space per 10m2, or part thereof, of use area and outdoor dining
      area (excluding kitchen and food storage areas) on the property except where located within
      the Business Centre Zone, Neighbourhood Centre Zone or Village Mix Zone where 1 space
      per 20m2applies.

An additional 130m2 of outdoor dining space is proposed which equates to 13 spaces required for
the development.


One additional space is required for tenancy 1 based       on an   additional display area of 19m2 as
indicated by the requirements for shops below:


      Type 2 Shop and salon 1 space per 20m2, or part thereof, of use area for areas up to 100m2
      (excluding outdoor dining area);AND
      1 space per 15m2or part thereof of use area for areas in excess of 100m2(excluding outdoor
      dining area); AND
      1 space per 10m2or part thereof of any outdoor dining area on the property.


Therefore a total of 14 spaces are required to be provided under the Noosa Plan requirements. No
additional carparking is able to be provided on site, however the proposal is considered appropriate
and compliant with planning scheme intentions for Hastings Street of providing an a vibrant and
active tourist area.The proposal does not negatively impact on the function of the street and
enhances the vibrancy of the area especially in the current economic climate.


It is not considered reasonable to levy the full contribution in lieu of the provision of carparking for
the 14 spaces as:


         .   The outdoor display area does not generate a need for additional staff
         .   The outdoor dining area of Aromas does not generate a need for additional staff
         .   Most wait staff walk, utilise public transport or cycle to work and do not drive cars
         .   Most visitors to Hastings Street park and then visit multiple tenancies
        .
             Many visitors to the site will be from existing accommodation premises in the street and
             therefore do not require carparking


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