MCU23/0096 Application For Material Change Of Use For Educational Establishment (Extension To Existing - Performing Arts Building) And Preliminary Approval For A Master Plan At 115 Eumundi Noosa Rd, Noosaville · Attachment 2 – MCU23-0096 – Coordinator Planning Report

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT                                  8TH OCTOBER 2024


Conditions confirming a maximum number of students and teachers as well as construction of the
set down area are recommended to be included as part of any approval.
Stormwater
Council engaged an external consultant to review stormwater elements of the development. The
consultant was supportive of the proposal and has recommended conditions be imposed.
Landscaping
The applicant has provided a landscape concept plan that includes infill landscaping around the
perimeter of the building with large trees that will screen and soften the built form. The site is also
well screened when viewed from Eumundi Noosa Road and Walter Hay Drive due to the existing
landscaping that exists on these frontages. Councils Senior Environment Officer notes:
The proposal includes permeable pavement throughout the new entry precinct to support the
structural landscape elements provided for advanced plantings with structural soil and permeable
grates. The species chosen for the advanced plantings is Livistonia australis, which is generally
not supported when utilised in a sentinel like formation. A substitution of this species to Corymbia
tessellaris has been conditioned.
Limited space is available to provide any further additional landscaping unless a reduction in the
size of the building is accepted. There is however an underutilised area behind the bus pick up and
drop off area that could accept some further large trees to soften the built form when viewed from
the internal car park.
The application material includes additional landscaping that assists in the amenity and screening
of the existing tennis courts when viewed from Walter Hay Drive, as well as additional shade trees
to the local footpath along the south eastern boundary of Lot 0 100SP290665.
Conditions are recommended to be included as part of any approval.
3.3.5 Master Plan
The applicant has provided a Master Plan for the site which does not intend to change the level of
assessment of future development. The Master Plan provides a plan that maps out the removal
and construction of new buildings for the next 10 years. A number of new buildings are proposed
on the site however these are not new teaching rooms rather refurbishment or upgrades of existing
facilities such as administration, student services and existing classrooms. The Master Plan is
supported as it sets out a maximum number of children and staff for the site as well as carparking
numbers.
4.     CONSULTATION
4.1. Referral Agencies
The application was referred to the following Referral Agencies:
•      Energex Limited
Energex Limited are an advice agency as the subject site adjoins the Energex substation. Energex
Limited advised on 15 August 2023 that it has no requirements in relation to the application.
4.2. Internal Council Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers:
•      Development Engineer
The application was also referred to PSA Consulting (Australia) to provide an assessment of car
parking and traffic matters for Council.

     • Senior Environment Officer