2019-12-10 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                         10 DECEMBER 2019



 Matters Raised                                                                         Comments

  When I located to this area 12 years ago the first place that I looked for
      was a local U3A, and now as a member of U3A Noosa I would to
      emphasise that this organisation performs a significant part in the life of its
      members       providing      social      interaction,   friendships       and
      education. U3A is an essential part of the day for many members who as
      they age find themselves at a loss to find interests that stimulate
      their minds and friendships to share this with.
  Please do not let our elderly down.
  My wife and I retired and moved to Noosa in 2014 and as both new arrivals
      and recent retirees we had to “re-invent” ourselves in a new community.
      I was encouraged to look at what U3A Noosa had to offer. Now nearly 5
      years on, U3A has become an integral component of my life.
      U3A provides me with access to lifetime learning opportunities and regular
      social interaction and I am happy to report that through U3A I am busier
      now than when I had a full time job running a business in Melbourne.
      This organisation is performing an incredibly valuable service to the local
      community and deserves favourable consideration in this matter.

6.     CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The applicant seeks a retrospective approval for an existing Community Use, defined as
‘Education - Type 3 Adult’. The use is currently operated by the University of the Third Age
Noosa Regional U3A Inc (U3A Noosa) within an existing office building located at 64 Poinciana
Ave Tewantin.
The application seeks approval for 57 persons to use the facility which based on the applicant’s
traffic engineers car parking advice for 1 car space per 1.4 persons equals 39 car spaces. The
proposal includes 12 car parking spaces on site and utilising part of the existing car parking
located at 5 Moorindil Street Tewantin to be secured via a lease agreement.
The use of the car park at 5 Moorindil Street, Tewantin is not supported due to safety concerns
and the nature of tenure proposed to secure the proposed car parking area. This means the
proposal is short 27 car parking spaces.
Despite the significant shortfall in on-site car parking it is recommended that the application be
approved, as the proposal provides significant community benefit and is a valuable service and
facility to the community.
Recognising the potential impact on local on street carparking it is also recommended that a 5
year sunset clause be included to allow Council to further consider car parking impacts at the
time the applicant seeks to amend or delete the sunset clause condition.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
     Chief Executive Officer        Community Services                              Corporate Services
     Executive Officer              Community Development                           Financial Services
     Executive Support              Community Facilities                            ICT
                                    Libraries & Galleries                           Procurement & Fleet
                                    Local Laws                                      Property
                                    Waste & Environmental Health                    Revenue Services

     Executive Services             Environment & Sustainable Development           Infrastructure Services
     Community Engagement           Building & Plumbing Services                    Asset Management
     Customer Service           x   Development Assessment                          Buildings and Facilities
     Governance                     Economic Development                            Civil Operations
     People and Culture             Environmental Services                          Disaster Management
                                    Strategic Land Use Planning                 x   Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                                    Design and Delivery




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