2020-01-13 General Committee Meeting Notes

RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY – NOT THE FINAL DECISION OF COUNCIL
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                  13 JANUARY 2020


             1.2. is using land set aside for non-retail employment which inhibits the ability
                  of Noosa Shire to meet employment planning baselines;
        2.   The proposal does not support the Economic Vision for the Shire to create a
             strong viable niche economy as the proposal introduces a small second shopping
             centre into the Noosa Business Centre limiting available land for growth in
             identified priority focus areas of wellness industries, knowledge-based
             businesses, education and service industries, heritage and creative arts
             industries.
        3.   The proposal, being predominantly retail, is contrary to the Desired
             Environmental Outcomes of the Noosa Plan as:
             3.1. The extent of large format retail is not envisaged for the centre with a
                  proportion of Noosa’s Shire’s higher order needs intended to be fulfilled by
                  the Principal Regional activity Centre of Maroochydore; and
             3.2. It will impact on the long term viability of the Noosa Business Centre, as
                  the principal business, retail and administrative centre.
        4.   The proposed uses are clearly defined by The Noosa Plan and the applicant’s
             proposed use definitions are unnecessary, inappropriate and have the potential
             to cause confusion.
        5.   The proposed development is contrary to the Noosaville Locality Code as the
             proposed extent of retail is not planned and significantly exceeds the retail caps
             set by the Noosa Plan; and
             5.1. will not support the growth of the Noosa Business Centre as being a multi-
                  function employment node which provides for a wide range of business
                  uses;
             5.2. will not retain the development capacity within the centre in the longer term
                  to take advantage of potential new employment opportunities.
        6.   The proposed built form, design and layout does not comply with the Noosaville
             Locality Code as:
             6.1. the proposal has the characteristics of a standard retail commercial design
                  without the architectural features unique to Noosa;
             6.2. overall the built form is more suited to retail uses than to the other uses
                  proposed such as low impact industry;
             6.3. the applicant has not demonstrated that some buildings would be
                  sufficiently screened from Council’s major road network;
             6.4. building 4 exceeds the maximum building height for the area and has a
                  reduced building setback from Hofmann Drive; and
             6.5. pedestrian connectivity and access is poor.
        7.   The proposal does not meet the Landscaping Code as the car parking area is
             deficient in landscaping with unsatisfactory provision for shade trees.
        8.   The proposal is significantly deficient in car parking and does not comply with the
             Noosa Plan’s Driveways and Car parking Code.




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