Original Application Part 2 - Town Planning Report [As Published] · 132008.1787

Ken Hicks & Associates                                                                                                 September 2008

                                                                         development.

c)   Hastings Street‘s character of low rise buildings, vibrant          The development precisely achieves this outcome, by
     streetscape, mix of indoor and outdoor activities, diverse          providing a mix of shopping and restaurants at street level,
     dining opportunities, specialty Retail businesses and               fostering an active street frontage. A pedestrian link
     pedestrian links to Main Beach is maintained;                       between Hastings Street and the beach is proposed at the
                                                                         western end of the site.


For the Visitor Mixed Use Zone — development —                           The proposed development:
     i)      comprises small business outlets with individual                    Will provide retail outlets of a scale that will allow
             character ahead of larger premises accommodating                     small businesses to trade from;
             nationally branded outlets;                                         Comprises a varied structural form that has
     ii) comprises residential development that includes a                        appropriate setbacks from the beach and street,
             mixture of building sizes and are designed for Visitor               and a landscaping theme consistent with the
             accommodation, are setback from the street and beach                 existing street character.
             frontages and have a landscaped character consistent                Will promote residential amenity through a
             with the street landscaping themes;                                  modern, cutting-edge design, with a landscaping
     iii) contributes to a high level of residential amenity, design              theme to match. Site safety will be achieved
             quality, landscape quality and safety;                               primarily through the levels of visibility that will be
     iv) respects the scale and character of the streetscape and                  achieved through the site;
             surrounding development;                                            The proposed development will be consistent with
     v)       enhances      the     traditional  focus  for   Visitor             the scale of surrounding development and
             accommodation in the coastal part of the Shire;                      streetscape;
      vi) incorporates Entertainment and dining businesses, Retail               Consolidates the site‘s location as a visitor
            businesses and Commercial businesses that are of                      destination by providing 20 visitor accommodation
            particular interest to visitors;                                      units, with associated services and shopping
     vii) contributes to the economy of the Shire through the                     facilities in an integrated development;
            tourism and hospitality sectors; and                                 Will provide a range of tenancies for restaurants
      viii) integrates with nearby public recreation and landscaped               and shops to establish within;
            carparking areas;                                                    Will contribute to the local economy and provide
                                                                                  employment for locals;
                                                                                 Will effectively integrate with nearby public
                                                                                  spaces through pedestrian links and a compatible
                                                                                  landscaping scheme.


5.3 Codes
The proposal has been assessed against the following codes:

          Noosa Heads Locality Code;
          Residential Use Code;
          Visitor Accommodation Code;
          Business Use Code;
          Landscaping Code; and
          Engineering Works Code.

These codes are addressed below:

5.3.1 Noosa Heads Locality Code
Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions for the Noosa Heads Locality.
Table 9.11
              Specific Outcomes                              Probable solutions                               Proposal

9.9 Effects of use
Amenity
O1 Uses are located, designed and operated           No solution provided.                    Complies – The proposed uses
to avoid significant adverse changes to the                                                   impacts will be consistent with the
light, air quality, noise, accessibility, or other                                            existing development on the site.
conditions enjoyed by users of associated,                                                    Potential impacts in the construction
adjoining or nearby uses.                                                                     phase will be managed through
                                                                                              implementation    of   an   approved
                                                                                              Construction Management Plan.
Major road network
O2 The visual amenity and character                  No solution provided.                    N/A - The proposal is not located on
surrounding the major road network, including                                                 the major road network.
Sunshine Beach Road (David Low Way),



Town Planning Report
Material Change of Use – Visitor Accommodation Type 4 Conventional,
Retail business Type 2 Shop & salon, and Entertainment and dining business Type 1 Food & beverages                               Page 10
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