Additional information - 132009.1102.03

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                  spaces were empty at any given time. Therefore the existing designated shop parking is
                  underutilized and spare capacity is available on the site.


             .    A review of carparking on site and the surrounding area was undertaken (Attachment A)
                  and again demonstrated that surplus carparking was available in the area during non peak
                  times. It was noted that the car park was full during events such as the ’Noosa Festival of
                  Surfing’ and the ’Noosa Food & Wine Festival’, however it is not feasible or current practice
                  for any carparking area to cater for peak events.


             .    The site has had issues with staff and patrons of other sites parking on the premises for all
                  day parking. As a result, the Body Corporate has implemented a number of measures
                  aimed at discouraging non site patrons from parking on the site. These measures include
                  the gates not opening until 9.30 am and the employment of a carparking attendant.
                  Observations and discussions with the on site carparking attendant indicate that there is a
                  high turnover of parking when the attendant is on site and that on most occasions
                  carparking spaces are available. The carparking area also has a two hour limit that further
                  increases turnover of carparking spaces.


             .   The Sunshine Coast Sustainable Transport Strategy indicates as one of its goals is a shift to
                 public and active transport. The Strategy indicates that many developments carparking are
                 currently underutilized and that minimum carparking requirements should be reduced. The
                 proposal is consistent with the findings of this Strategy and therefore the current carparking
                 rate detailed under the planning scheme is inappropriate for the development.


             .   The site fulfills criteria   relating to Councils Sustainable Transport Strategy as it is well
                 located to pedestrian footpaths, cycling facilities, public transport (Noosa Drive terminal) and
                 carparking areas.

             .   The existing and future uses on the site include two restaurants which will         predominately
                 provide a service to people in staying in the Hastings Street area.         These people do not
                 require additional carparking spaces in the Hastings Street area.

             .   The imposition of a carparking contribution for the development would not be a reasonable
                 condition as the overall cost of the contribution of $252,000.00 is prohibitive for the overall
                 scale and use as proposed and the available carparking on site and within the surrounding
                 area.



         The Assessment Manager’s favourable consideration of the imposition of no carparking contributions is
         sought. Please contact our Sunshine Coast office if you require any further information and/or clarification
         with respect to the above application.



         Yours sincerely




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         Nadine Gorton
         Senior Town Planner
         Martoo Consulting Ply. Ltd.




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