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MINUTES
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday 19 May 2022
5pm
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Clare Stewart (Chair), Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson,
Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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Section 2
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 MAY 2022
1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
Councillor C Stewart, Mayor (Chair)
Councillor F Wilkie
Councillor K Finzel
Councillor J Jurisevic
Councillor A Lorentson
Councillor B Stockwell (via Microsoft Teams)
Councillor T Wegener
EXECUTIVE
S Waters, Chief Executive Officer
L Sengstock, Director Infrastructure Services
K Contini, Director Community Services
D Iezzi, Director Executive Services
T Grauf, Acting Director Corporate Services (via Microsoft Teams)
L Jensen, Acting Director Environment & Sustainable Development
APOLOGIES
Nil.
The meeting commenced at 5.00pm.
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Finzel
Seconded: Cr Lorentson
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 21 April 2022 be received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously?
3. MAYORAL MINUTES
Nil
4. PETITIONS
Nil.
5. NOTIFIED MOTIONS
Nil.
6. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
7. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
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8. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT – 10 MAY 2022
1 PROPOSED LEASE TENANCY FOR PEREGIAN DIGITAL HUB
That Council note the report by the Digital Hub Director to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 regarding the commercial lease of office space at the
Peregian Digital Hub and
A. Agree to enter a commercial lease of the unit 3b premises of 45m2 to TP Collab Trading
Pty Ltd. for a one year term with a three year extension option, as generally outlined in
the report;
B. Authorise the CEO or delegate to execute any subsequent lease extension, subject to
the lessee complying with the terms of the lease.
2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION BY NOOSA CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY INC.
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 2 be referred to the General Committee
due to the significance of the issue.
3 132002.220285.E – APPLICATION FOR A MINOR CHANGE TO A DEVELOPMENT
APPROVAL FOR SHIRE BUSINESS CENTRE AT 28 EENIE CREEK ROAD, NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 regarding 132002.220285.E to make a minor change
to an existing approval for Shire Business Centre situated at Noosa Civic 28 Eenie Creek
Road, Noosaville and:
A. Approve the change.
B. Amend condition 5 to read as follows:
Scale and Types of Uses
1. 5 The uses allowed on the subject site and the scale of those uses are as
follows:
2. 5.1 The shop floor space for the Retail Centre shall not exceed 18,000m²,
TUA. The uses nominated on the approved plans shall generally accord with
the following TUA’s:
Supermarket (Shop) 3,500 m²
Mini-Major (Shop) 1,200 m²
Discount Department Store (Shop) 6,500 m²
Speciality Retail (Shop) & Professional Offices 6,800 m²
Restaurants 200 m²
Centre Manager 115 m²
Staff Areas 50 m²
Public Toilets 150 m²
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Service Station 100 m²
3. 5.2 The uses allowed in the Retail Centre are:
Shops
Professional Offices
Commercial Premises
Commercial Services
Restaurants
Service Station
Service Shops
Fast Food Premises
Medical Centre
Outdoor Entertainment, and
Special Purposes
4. 5.3 The Showroom/Homemaker floor space for the showroom component
shall not exceed 7,000m² TUA. The uses allowed in the Showroom
component are:
Showroom
Commercial Premises
Commercial Services
Medical Centre
Professional Offices
Warehouse
Educational Establishment, and
Special Purposes
5. 5.4. The commercial and business floor space for the Commercial and
Business component shall not exceed 5,000m2 TUA. The uses allowed
within the Commercial and Business component are:
Commercial Premises
Commercial Services
Medical Centre
Professional Offices
Warehouse
Educational Establishment, and
Special Purposes
5.4(a) 82m2 of tenancy BB-03 (as detailed on the Site Plan, Overall Site
Plan and Retail Site Plan) may be used as Fast Food Premises
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
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4 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY – MARCH 2022
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stewart provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stewart, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation to
the application by Altum Properties Group listed as Item 28 in this report and Altum Properties No.9 P/L
TTE, which is listed as item 32 in this report. I have a friendship with Leigh and Rob McCready, who are
associated with the applicant. As a result, of my conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting room
while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Stewart left the meeting.
Cr Wilkie, Deputy Mayor, assumed the Chair due to the conflict of interest declaration made by Cr
Stewart.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Finzel provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Finzel, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation to the
application by Altum Properties Group listed as Item 28 in this report and Altum Properties No.9 P/L
TTE, which is listed as item 32 in this report. I have known Leigh McCready, who is associated with the
applicant, in a volunteer capacity and who was involved with my 2020 election campaign with Future
Noosa, which is no longer an entity. As a result of my conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting
room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Finzel left the meeting.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation to
the application by Altum Properties Group listed as Item 28 in this report and Altum Properties No.9 P/L
TTE, which is listed as item 32 in this report. On 24 February 2020 I sought a review by the Independent
Council Election Observer (ICEO) as to the public claims of the Future Noosa Team, of which Leigh
McCready was publicly identified as a Campaign Manager. Leigh McCready is associated with the
applicant. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could
have a perception of bias because Council's consideration of this application is not to approve or reject
it, it is only for noting of a decision that has already been made by staff. Therefore, I will choose to
remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain
and participate in the decision.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Wegener
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that it is in the public
interest that Cr Stockwell participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that a
reasonable person could not have a perception of bias because the ICEO review was advisory service,
not a statutory process, and Cr Stockwell’s queries at that time were in the public interest and neither
he nor Ms McCready stood to personally gain or lose from that advice and therefore a reasonable person
would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stockwell did not vote on the above motion.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Lorentson provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Lorentson, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation
to the application by MC Bain which is listed as item 33 in this report. I have a personal relationship with
the applicant Mark Bain and the Bain Family who are family friends. We have attended social events
together, and our children have attended school together. As a result of my conflict of interest, I will
leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Lorentson left the meeting.
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Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Wegener
That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022, regarding planning applications that
have been decided by delegated authority.
Carried unanimously.
Crs Stewart, Finzel and Lorentson returned to the meeting.
Cr Stewart resumed the Chair.
5 NOOSA THREATENED FAUNA SPECIES RECOVERY ROAD MAP
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 5 be referred to the General Committee
due to the significance of the issue.
6 VEGETATION ASSESSMENT PROJECT UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer, Vegetation Assessment to the
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 providing an update on the
vegetation assessment project.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Wegener
That the report of the Planning & Environment Committee dated 10 May 2022 be received and the
recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT – 10 MAY 2022
1 3D HAZARD MAPPING TOOL – APPOINTMENT OF SIMTABLE™
That Services & Organisation Committee Agenda Item 1 be referred to the General Committee
for further consideration.
2 CAPITAL PROGRAM DELIVERY STATUS – 31 MARCH 2022
That Council note the report by the Infrastructure Planning, Design & Delivery Manager to the
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting 10 May 2022 providing an update on the delivery
of the 2021/2022 capital program as at 31 March 2022.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Finzel
That the report of the Services & Organisation Committee dated 10 May 2022 be received and the
recommendations therein be adopted.
Carried unanimously.
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GENERAL MEETING COMMITTEE REPORT – 16 MAY 2022
1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION BY NOOSA CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY INC.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Finzel provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Finzel, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter. In March 2020,
Ms Pamela Sweetapple who is the Secretary of the Noosa Chamber of Commerce donated $2630.33
to my 2020 Election Campaign where I was one of three candidates that ran as a group known as 'Future
Noosa' (which is no longer an entity). As a result of my prescribed conflict of interest, I will leave the
meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Finzel left the meeting.
Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Item be taken off the table for further debate.
Carried unanimously.
Motion (from General Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022)
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Wegener
That Council note the report by the Project Officer, Economic Development, to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 and approve the Noosa Chamber of
Commerce & Industry Inc. application to the Economic Development Grants Program in the
amount of $7,500 as follows:
A. $7,500 initial payment to be made to provide support to the Chamber to prepare:
1. Defined project plans that provide the pathway from objectives to outcomes;
2. KPI’s including membership and funding targets;
3. Removal of potential duplication with existing projects; and
4. An updated grant application with the above supporting information and a strong
focus on deliverables aligned with Pillars 2 and 5 of the Roadmap and Strategic
Plan; and
5. Grant approval to include the proper disclosure of all funds to align with all other
recipients of Noosa Shire Council Grant Funding at each stage
B. Request a report to a future Council Meeting on the assessment of the updated
application.
Lost unanimously.
Motion
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Project Officer, Economic Development, to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 and approve the Noosa Chamber of
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Commerce & Industry Inc. application to the Economic Development Grants Program in the
amount of $30,000, to be paid in two instalments, with the following conditions:
A. Payment 1 (June 2022) - $15,000 Paid upon agreement with the Chamber on:
1. Defined project plans that provide the pathway from objectives to outcomes;
2. KPI’s including membership and funding targets;
3. Removal of potential duplication with existing projects;
B. Payment 2 (October 2022) - $15,000 upon presentation of a Progress Report including
1. KPI’s as agreed;
2. Outcomes achieved to date and how this translates to community benefit;
3. Copies of Minutes of the Chamber Committee Meeting to ensure governance and
Committee management in order;
C. Monthly Progress meetings with Chamber representatives and Economic Development
staff in the first six months of the project, and then quarterly for the remainder of the grant
program.
Amendment No. 1
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Item A, 1. be amended to read:
1. Defined project plans that provide the pathway from objectives to outcomes and a strong
focus on deliverables aligned with Pillars 2 and 5 of the Roadmap and Strategic Plan;
and
Carried unanimously,
Amendment No. 2
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Wegener
That Item D be added to read:
D. That the CEO arrange a workshop to provide Councillors with the final draft funding
agreement and address any concerns prior to any funding being dispersed.
Carried unanimously.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Project Officer, Economic Development, to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 and approve the Noosa Chamber of
Commerce & Industry Inc. application to the Economic Development Grants Program in the
amount of $30,000, to be paid in two instalments, with the following conditions:
A. Payment 1 (June 2022) - $15,000 Paid upon agreement with the Chamber on:
1. Defined project plans that provide the pathway from objectives to outcomes and a
strong focus on deliverables aligned with Pillars 2 and 5 of the Roadmap and
Strategic Plan; and
2. KPI’s including membership and funding targets;
3. Removal of potential duplication with existing projects;
B. Payment 2 (October 2022) - $15,000 upon presentation of a Progress Report including
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1. KPI’s as agreed;
2. Outcomes achieved to date and how this translates to community benefit;
3. Copies of Minutes of the Chamber Committee Meeting to ensure governance and
Committee management in order;
C. Monthly Progress meetings with Chamber representatives and Economic Development
staff in the first six months of the project, and then quarterly for the remainder of the grant
program.
D. That the CEO arrange a workshop to provide Councillors with the final draft funding
agreement and address any concerns prior to any funding being dispersed.
For: Crs Stewart, Wilkie, Lorentson, Jurisevic and Stockwell
Against: Cr Wegener
Carried.
Cr Finzel returned to the meeting.
2 NOOSA THREATENED FAUNA SPECIES RECOVERY ROAD MAP
That Council note the report by the Fauna Management Project Officer to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 regarding the Draft Fauna Threatened
Species Road Map developed by the Fauna Management Project Officer and note that
A. The Road Map will be subject to an ongoing consultation program prior to finalisation;
B. Deliverables of the Road Map will be subject to future funding requests under Council’s
commitment to ‘significant implementation’ of the Noosa Environment Strategy by 2023.
3 3D HAZARD MAPPING TOOL – APPOINTMENT OF SIMTABLE™
That Council note the report by the Disaster Management Officer to the Services and
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 and agree to enter into a medium sized*
contractual arrangement with Simtable™ for the provision of a 3D hazard simulation tool for a
trial period of two (2) years, in accordance with section 235 (a) of the Local Government
Regulation 2012. At the end of the 2 year trial, officers will assess the merits of the 3D Hazard
Mapping Tool in supporting disaster management activities and whether to continue using it
long term. Funding of ongoing costs will then be considered through future budget processes
to determine whether general revenue, grants or other funding is applied.
*medium sized contractual arrangements are valued between $15,000 and $200,000, exc. GST
4 NOOSA DRIVE PATHWAY PROJECT REFERENCE GROUP - APPOINTMENT OF
COUNCILLORS TO REFERENCE GROUP
That Council note the report by the Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery Manager to
the General Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 regarding the establishment of the Noosa
Drive Pathway Project Reference Group and appoint Councillor Wilkie as Chair and Councillor
Lorentson as a member of the Group.
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5 2122Q125 – CONTRACT FOR PROJECT MANAGMENT SERVICES FOR 2022 FLOOD
RECOVERY AND RECONSTRUCTION
That Council note the report by the Disaster Reconstruction Coordinator to the General
Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 and award Contract number 2122Q125 to Erscon
Engineering Consultants (Erscon), under Section 234 – Exception for LGA arrangement, of
the Local Government Regulation 2012, to provide Project Management Services to lead the
Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) activities as per the guidelines outlined by
the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA), for a term of 27 Months to the (maximum)
value of $2,100,000.00 GST exclusive as follows:
A. $2,000,000 for Project Management services that will exist until the DRFA acquittal date
of September 30, 2024. These costs will be recoverable under the guidelines of the
DRFA so Council will not have to fund this cost; and
B. $100,000 for submission administration that will exist until the DRFA acquittal date of
September 30, 2024. These costs are not recoverable under the guidelines of the DRFA
and will need funding by Council. It is proposed that the Disaster Management Reserve
restricted cash be used to fund this activity.
6 MCU21/0151 – APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE –
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY SITUATED AT 25 RAILWAY PDE, POMONA
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Finzel provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Wegener, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter as I have an
NBN tower located on my property and receive income from NBN via a lease arrangement. It could be
viewed that I have an interest in mobile phone networks and NBN towers however as the application is
by Telstra and it does not indicate NBN or Optus infrastructure I do not believe a reasonable person
could believe I have a perception of bias. Therefore, I will choose to remain in the meeting room.
However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in the
decision.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Wegener and determine that it is in the public
interest that Cr Wegener participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that Cr
Wegener does not stand to receive a personal benefit or loss in relation to this matter and therefore a
reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Wegener did not vote on the above motion.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Finzel
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the General Committee Meeting
dated 16 May 2022 regarding Application No. MCU21/0151 for a Development Permit for
Material Change of Use - Telecommunications Facility situated at 25 Railway Pde Pomona
and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
When Conditions Must Be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all works required by the conditions of this Decision
Notice must be completed prior to the use commencing, and then compliance
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maintained at all times while the use continues.
Approved Plans
2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply
with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the
following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Sheet Plan/Document Name Date
No.
QC100259 S0 Site specific notes, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 S1 Site Layout and Access, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 S1-1 Site Layout, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 S1-2 Site Setout Plan – Option 1, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 S3 East Elevation, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 G4 Site Earthing – Option 1, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 G4-1 Earthing Scenario 3, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 G4-4 Trench Details, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 E2 AC Power Connection, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 T2 Concrete Foundation Details, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 T2-1 Equipment Platform – H Frame Detail, prepared by 18.06.2021
Telstra
QC100259 T8 Compound Fence and Gate Details, prepared by 18.06.2021
Telstra (as annotated by Council)
501-PL A Landscape Concept Plan, prepared by Urbis 21.12.2021
Nature and Extent of Approved Use
3. The maximum height of the satellite dish must not exceed the maximum height as
reflected in the approved plans with respect with the finished ground level and the
natural ground level.
4. No lights are permitted to be attached to the telecommunications facility, except
where required for hazard lighting purposes or similar.
Currency Period
5. The Currency Period for this development approval lapses if the use has not
happened by 19 May 2028, unless an application to extend the currency period is
approved by Council.
Health and Safety
6. The development must not, at any time during the life of the development, result in
human exposure to environmental electromagnetic emissions exceeding the
current regulations, standards and/or recommendations of the Australian Radiation
Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). The carrier of the
infrastructure must provide, at any time upon request by Council, written
certification to demonstrate compliance with this condition. The written certification
must assume:
a. a maximum number of users over the lifetime of the structure;
b. full power usage;
c. a maximum down tilt of antennae.
Colours and Finishes
7. The development must be finished in pale eucalypt or the like in order to visually
blend into the landscape.
8. Associated fencing (and gate) as shown on the approved plans must be visually
unobtrusive and must be camouflaged through the use of colours, materials and
screening vegetation to blend the fence into the visual landscape.
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Site maintenance
9. The site must be kept tidy and well maintained at all times for the life of the
development.
Cessation of Use
10. The facility must be removed from the site upon cessation of the use.
Noise
11. Written certification is required from a suitably qualified person confirming that
sound pressure levels from all mechanical plant and equipment comply with the
following:
a. Air-conditioning and equipment
7am to 10pm: Maximum level allowable = background + 5dB(A)
10pm to 7am: Maximum level allowable = background + 3dB(A)
12. The certification must be submitted to Council, which certifies that operational
noise from any fixed plant and equipment complies with the requirements of this
Decision Notice.
Vegetation Retention
13. Existing trees on the site must be retained, except where required to be removed
to accommodate the approved use.
14. Existing vegetation in the road reserve must be retained, unless written
authorisation from Council is granted for the clearing.
Landscaping Works
15. The development site must be landscaped generally in accordance with the
approved plans and include additional landscaping to enhance the amenity of the
site. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works
approval and the Noosa Plan and Planning Scheme Policy PSP2 - Landscaping
for the Pomona area and must include in particular:
a. the works shown on the approved Landscape Concept Plan, and in addition
include the following:
i. 1 x 45L pot size street tree per 8m of road frontage (minimum 7 trees);
ii. Screen planting (minimum 20L pot size) along side boundaries planted
at maximum 3 metre centres with a maximum 3 metre height at
maturity; and
iii. Screen planting (minimum 20L pot size) planted at maximum 3 metre
centres with a maximum 3 metre height at maturity that screens
buildings and structures visible from the street (exclusive of access
driveways). Planting must be as close to the buildings and
infrastructure as practicable for maximum screening.
16. All landscape works must be established and maintained in accordance with the
approved design for the life of the development, and in a manner that ensures
healthy, sustained and vigorous plant growth. All plant material must be allowed
to grow to full form and be refurbished when its life expectancy is reached.
17. The site must be regularly maintained at all times with all landscape works
maintained generally in accordance with the approved design for the life of the
development.
Damage to infrastructure
18. Any damage to footpaths, street plantings, natural vegetation/trees kerb and
channel, bridges or roadways must be repaired or reinstated to at least pre-existing
conditions.
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Stormwater Drainage
19. Stormwater runoff from the development must be disposed of on-site without
causing scour or damage to the subject site or any adjoining property.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
C. Advise the applicant to remove the demountable building (the former exchange building)
or obtain building approval within 90 days of the date of this approval.
D. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve
the application:
1. The proposal is minor in nature and is co-located within a site with existing
telecommunication facilities.
2. The proposal can be conditioned to comply with the amenity and character
elements sought by the Overall Outcomes in the Noosa Plan 2020.
Carried unanimously.
7 OPW22/0029 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR OPERATIONAL WORKS
(PRESCRIBED TIDAL WORKS – NOOSA RIVER OYSTER HABITAT RESTORATION) FOR
NOOSA RIVER
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Wegener
That Council note the report by Coordinator Engineering to the General Committee Meeting
dated 16 May 2022 regarding Application No. OPW22/0029 for Operational Works (Prescribed
Tidal Works – Noosa River Oyster Habitat Restoration for Noosa River and
A. Approve the application in accordance with Referral Agency Conditions provided by
SARA on 7 April 2022 and the following conditions:
Approved Plans
1. Phase 1 – Pilot Phase is only approved as part of this development approval.
2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply
with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the
following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
NROR-2021-00 A General Notes & Site Selection 09/07/2021
NROR-2021-01 - Restoration Zones 20/05/2021
NROR-2021-02 A Module Designs 09/07/2021
NROR-2021-03 A Goat Island Restoration Site 09/07/2021
NROR-2021-04 A Tewantin Island Restoration Site 09/07/2021
NROR-2021-05 A Noosa Sound West Restoration Site 09/07/2021
NROR-2021-06 A Noosa Sound East Restoration Site 09/07/2021
Currency Period
3. The development approval lapses if the works have not been substantially started
by 19 May 2024, unless an application to extend the currency period is approved
by Council.
General Conditions
4. All works must be undertaken in accordance with the Noosa Oyster Restoration
Project – Project Restoration Plan prepared by The Nature Conservancy dated
January 2022.
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5. All works must be undertaken in accordance with Maritime Safety Queensland
(MSQ) and Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) requirements relating
to signage and aids to navigation as detailed in the Noosa Oyster Restoration
Project – Project Restoration Plan (Section 7) prepared by The Nature
Conservancy dated January 2022.
6. All works must be undertaken in accordance with DAF requirements relating to
notifications, marking of approved boundary areas and restoration of marine
plants/tidal profiles that are temporarily impacted as a result of the works as
detailed in the SARA Decision Notice.
7. All works must be undertaken in accordance with Best Practice Erosion and
Sediment Control (BPESC) guidelines for Australia (International Erosion Control
Association).
8. All works must be undertaken in accordance with Sections 6.1 and 6.4 of Noosa
Oyster Ecosystem Restoration Project - Project Restoration Plan prepared by The
Nature Conservancy Australia dated January 2022.
9. All works must be undertaken in accordance with the current Queensland Acid
Sulfate Soil Technical Manual: Soil management guidelines, prepared by the
Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts, 2014.
10. All materials used for construction works must be clean materials to ensure that
the works do not contaminate the waterway.
11. All structures must be designed and constructed such that they are free standing
within the waterway and are not connected to or behind the revetment wall.
12. All structures must have no detrimental effects on stormwater drains and/or
easements.
13. In the event of collapse or failure of structural integrity of the oyster restoration
substrates, the works must be removed from the waterway or reconstructed in
accordance with this development approval.
14. All works must be undertaken in accordance with an approved Construction
Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) which consolidates the commitments
and management measures described in the Noosa Oyster Ecosystem
Restoration Project – Project Restoration Plan including, but not limited to:
a. A Site Management Plan which describes environmental management
measures at the proposed load out site including details of stockpile
management;
b. An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) in accordance with BPESC
guidelines;
c. A Marine Plant and Water Quality Monitoring Plan designed to monitor the
composition of marine plant assemblages at habitat restoration sites and
appropriate sites upstream and downstream; and
d. A Marine Biosecurity Management Plan for construction vessels.
The CEMP should be submitted to Council for approval 20 business days prior to
the commencement of works.
15. A monitoring report must be provided to Council on a six-monthly basis for the first
year (and annually for the following 4 years) following completion of construction
works which details the results of restoration monitoring and evaluation, including
adaptive management measures taken and the success or otherwise of those
measures.
16. Upon completion of construction works, any construction debris or waste must be
removed from site and disposed of appropriately.
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17. Lighting associated with the construction phase must be designed, installed,
operated and maintained in accordance with Section 3 of AS4282 Control of the
Obtrusive Effects of Outdoor Lighting.
18. Wastewater and sullage must only be disposed of at approved pumpout facilities.
19. Any construction and post construction activity must not impact on the condition of
the waterway, and is to be conducted so as not to breach the Environmental
Protection Act EPA (1994) and the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009.
20. Certification by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland that states that
the oyster habitat restoration substrates are constructed in accordance with best
practice methods and is structurally sound must be submitted to Council. This
certification must be submitted to Council within three (3) months of the completion
of the works.
21. After completion, the proposed works must be maintained in a sound state of repair
in accordance with the approved plans
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
For: Crs Wilkie, Jurisevic, Wegener and Stockwell
Against: Crs Finzel, Lorentson and Stewart
Carried.
8 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – APRIL 2022
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager (Acting) to the General
Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 outlining April 2022 year to date financial performance
against budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the inclusion of key
financial sustainability indicators.
9 OPERATIONAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT – THIRD QUARTER 2021-22
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting
dated 16 May 2022 regarding the 2021-22 Operational Plan and:
A. Note the progress report for the 2021-22 Operational Plan to 31 March 2022 provided
as Attachment 1; and
B. Note the status of Council’s Key Performance Indicators provided as Attachment 2.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Finzel
That the report of the General Committee dated 16 May 2022 be received and the recommendations
therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
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ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 MAY 2022
9. ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
1 COUNCILLOR REPRESENTATION ON VARIOUS BOARDS, EXTERNAL
ORGANISATIONS AND WORKING GROUPS 2022
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Ordinary Meeting dated 19
May 2022 and make the following Councillor appointments (noting that these supersede any
prior appointments):
A. Appoint Cr Stewart - Mayor as Chair and Cr Jurisevic as Deputy Chair to the Local
Disaster Management Group;
B. Appoint the Cr Jurisevic as Chair to the Local Disaster Recovery Committee;
C. Appoint Cr Stewart - Mayor, Cr Wegener and Cr Stockwell to the Case Management
Working Group;
D. Appoint Cr Wegener to the Environment Levy Working Group;
E. Appoint Cr Finzel as Chair of the Regional Arts Development Fund Committee (RADF);
F. Appoint Cr Wilkie to the Rufous Street Project Control Group;
G. Appoint Cr Finzel as Chair of the Noosa Heritage Reference Group;
H. Appoint the Cr Wilkie as Chair and Cr Stewart - Mayor and Cr Jurisevic to the Capital
Works Executive;
I. Appoint Cr Wilkie as Chair and Cr Stewart - Mayor and Cr Lorentson to the Transport
Strategy Steering Group;
J. Appoint Cr Stewart – Mayor, as Chair, and Cr Wilkie to the CEO Performance Review
Committee;
K. Appoint Cr Stewart - Mayor and Cr Lorentson to the Teewah and Cooloola Working
Group;
L. Appoint Cr Wilkie and Cr Finzel as Council’s representatives for the Hinterland
Playground Reference Group;
M. Appoint the Cr Wilkie as Chair and Cr Finzel and Cr Stockwell to the Noosa Biosphere
Trails PCG;
N. Appoint Cr Stewart - Mayor as Chair and Cr Stockwell and Cr Wegener to the Climate
Change Response Plan Group;
O. Appoint the Wilkie as Chair, and Cr Finzel and Cr Lorentson to the Climate Change
Adaption Plan Project Control Group;
P. Appoint Cr Stewart - Mayor to the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee;
Q. Appoint the following Councillors to the Management Committee for the Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with the Sunshine Coast University (SCU):
1. Cr Finzel until December 2022;
2. Cr Lorentson from January 2022 until August 2023; and
3. Cr Wegener from September 2023 until March 2024;
R. Appoint Cr Lorentson as Council’s Observer on the Tourism Noosa Board;
S. Appoint Cr Wegener to the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Board;
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T. Appoint Cr Jurisevic to the Northern SEQ Regional Roads and Transport Group;
U. Appoint Cr Wegener to the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee with Cr
Jurisevic as proxy;
V. Appoint Cr Stewart - Mayor as Council’s representative to the State Government Peer to
Peer Economy and Short-Term Letting Industry Reference Group;
W. Appoint Cr Wilkie as Council’s representative to the Sunshine Coast Airport Community
and Aviation Forum;
X. Appoint Cr Stockwell to the Climate Emergency Australia Strategic Advisory Group;
Y. Appoint Cr Stewart - Mayor to the Council of Mayors (SEQ);
Z. Appoint Cr Jurisevic as Councils representative and Cr Wegener as Proxy to the Council
of Mayors (SEQ) Waste Working Group;
AA. Appoint Cr Stewart - Mayor to the Council of Mayors (SEQ) SEQ 2032 Legacy Working
Group;
BB. Appoint all councillors to attend the Councillor Discussion Forums;
CC. Appoint the following Councillors to the Regional Sporting complexes:
1. Cr Finzel as Council’s representative on the Cooroy Sports Complex Committee;
2. Cr Jurisevic as Council’s representative Tewantin Sports Complex Committee;
DD. Appoint Cr Lorentson on the Noosa World Surfing Reserve Committee;
EE. Appoint Cr Wilkie be the Council’s representative on the Cooroy Futures Group;
FF. Appoint Cr Stewart – Mayor and Cr Wegener to the Audit and Risk Committee.
Carried unanimously.
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ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 MAY 2022
10. CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
11. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
1. BRIAN O’CONNOR
Question 1.
With just a few parcels of land available at the Cooroy Business Park and industrial park
and the council actively examining these sites for affordable housing, will Noosa Council
undertake a study into the likely take-up of available commercial land in the Noosa
Hinterland over the next 10 years, with a view to ascertaining where to locate and rezone
suitable additional and flood-free land for rural enterprise and commercial activities so
as to grow and diversify the local economy?
Response by Leo Jensen, Acting Director Environment & Sustainable
Development
Council is not actively examining the sites you mention for housing. Council will be
undertaking an Employment Land Review next year. This study will look at supply and
demand for employment land across the Shire. The study will consider the changing
trends in employment land both commercial and industrial. The exact timing for this study
is not yet determined.
Question 2:
Noosa Council regularly must deal with complaints about inappropriate backyard
businesses creating nuisance for neighbours or wanting to expand in-situ. When the
council acts on complaints, or refuses expansion, what is to happen to these businesses
or where can they relocate? Similarly, work-from-home desktop computer businesses
and so-called 'next-generation' digital start-ups look to co-locate to a business hub
offering creative and practical synergies of co-habitation. What is Noosa Council doing
to facilitate this type of job-creation economic activity in the hinterland, where a younger
cohort of people is moving for lifestyle and a relatively cheaper mortgage?
Response by Leo Jensen, Acting Director Environment & Sustainable
Development
The last few years has shown how easily many people can work from home, and likewise
many residents choose to purchase a high proportion of their goods over the internet
having them delivered. Most home-based businesses cause very little impact or concern
and can continue and are supported in the Noosa Plan. There are vacancies in the
various town centres with underdeveloped sites remaining. There remains flood-free
undeveloped industrial land in Cooroy. Council also has established the Peregian Digital
Hub which attracts people to it from all over the Shire. Start-ups do not need to be a
tenant of the Hub to benefit from the range of programs and ecosystem support available
for those working in the digital sector in the Shire. This includes the Digital Tribes
Networks, and a number of professional development events regularly hosted at the Hub
(both in person and online). Council is satisfied that there are opportunities available
should home-based businesses outgrow their premises.
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12. NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held on 16 June 2022 at the Council Chambers, 9 Pelican
Street, Tewantin commencing at 5pm.
13. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 5.56pm.
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