PM Submission Object - Lin Martin of Behalf Veggie Village MCU16/0153 & REC16/0041

            There is no reference in the DA to the planned disturbance to essential wetland habitat for the vulnerable
            Wallum Froglet (Crinia tinnula), Wallum Rocketfrog (Litoria freycinet), Wallum Sedgefrog (Litoria
            oblongburensis), nor the impact on wetland heathland & sedgeplain, inhabited by the vulnerable Ground
            Parrot (Pezoporus wallicus) recorded less than 500ms from the site.

            5) Significant & continuous Noise & Disruption to homes along David Low Way, adjoining streets, laneway,
            PB Hotel, Hardware store, business & private premises near the roadways & roundabout is guaranteed. The
            impact will be to the detriment of acoustic & visual qualities, lifestyle, holiday village ambience & business,
            especially the al fresco dining/coffee shops that all enjoy fresh air & ocean sounds.

            6) Substantially Increased Traffic & Congestion is assured during construction as standing traffic queues
            currently form at all accesses to the roundabout, particularly at daily peak times, exacerbated further during
            school & public holidays. The proposed development risks being a serious source of additional congestion &
            given the layout/landform, nigh on impossible to mitigate in the future.

            7) Foreground Vistas of the wetland & its vegetation across Noosa National Park-Emu Swamp Section to Mt
            Cooroy will be diminished, in fact lost, to the bulky Hotel/Motel building’s projected heights. Council needs
            to ensure height specifications are accurate & the current expansive views are maintained. Here’s an
            opportunity to protect & showcase the intent of Noosa’s logo ‘Different by Nature’ by altering design or
            lowering the amount of fill to protect the invaluable amenity of open space & ‘community vistas’.

            8) Other concerns include density of buildings & infrastructure within the precinct, the provision of scarce
            green space/vegetation/shade, preferred orientation to sunlight & natural breezes, the provision of public
            access pathway between two story buildings, with little to recommend passive surveillance, particularly at
            night. Light pollution is a further issue as every new light bulb impacts adversely on Peregian’s disappearing
            night sky, particularly of concern with the density planned for this site.

            9) So many missed opportunities to work with community in consultation with Noosa Council’s Master Plan
            for Rufous St & the adjoining laneway to add to the amenity. The north-western corner’s existing vegetation
            could have seen the creation of green space/parkland to embellish the precinct for visitors & local
            community with potential to make genuine connections between Rufous St /laneway with this development.
            Instead, it separates itself from the village feel, in fact opposes the local residential community & village
            activities associated with the function & interaction of Veggie Village, Tennis Club, Kindergarten &
            Community House, all nearby neighbours of the planned development.

            This proposal conflicts with community values, endorsed by all who reside & those who choose this relaxed
            pedestrian location, where thongs, even bare feet are the norm. It delivers instead, undesirable urban
            density & city lifestyle that’s aesthetically at odds with Peregian’s much sought after open space linkages,
            relaxed village character & community engagement.

            Lin Martin on behalf of Veggie Village Community Gardens, Rufous St, [email protected]




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