Response to Information Request - MCU24-0074 · MCU24/0074

       10. The current ground level design divides public and private areas by the
           extensive use of retaining walls, ramps, a private pool and concrete
           awnings along significant lengths of the Thomas Street and Gympie
           Terrace frontages.
           Provide amended plans which more successfully incorporate the
           outcomes intended for Gympie Terrace and Thomas Street as shown at
           Figure 6.3.4.5, PO13, AO13, PO14, AO 14, PO15 and AO15.1of the Tourist
           Accommodation Zone Code.
       11. The height of the ‘stone walls’ fronting street frontages is unclear and are
           required to be lowered as much as practicable as required under PO18
           and AO18 of the Tourist Accommodation Zone Code.

The overall design has been significantly amended by the local Noosa architect to provide
for integration with the streetscape and river. These changes have been undertaken in
consultation with Council planners and infrastructure teams.




Figure. 5 – Gympie Tce & Thomas St perspectives with sections integrating with the
streetscape.

The amendments provide for an attractive, contemporary coastal built form that ‘defines’
rather than dominates this important part of the Noosa River. Connected pathways are
provided to integrate with future works along the foreshore, as well as integrated
landscaped retaining walls, ramps and stairs to open alfresco dining spaces creating a
‘meeting place’ for locals and tourists at ground level of this key corner.

The design provides for separate building forms with substantially more articulation and
individual design elements to this key corner. The use of stone retaining walls, timber and
varied surface finishes also allows for opportunities for landscaping to complement the
built form and places with a creative mix of shade and natural light. The revised design is
an outstanding architectural response to the corner consistent with the relevant
Performance Outcomes.

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