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

Ken Hicks & Associates                                                                                          September 2008

             Specific Outcomes                             Probable solutions                             Proposal

AND                                                                                         site between Hastings Street and the
                                                                                            beach, fostering visual permeability
                                                                                            and easy access.

O54 Fences between buildings and the beach         S54.1 Fences between buildings and       Complies – the beach front will
are designed and sited to be sympathetic with      the beach—                               largely be unfenced. Fencing will be
the scenic amenity of the beachfront and do not    are no more than 1.2m in height;         provided for security and will comprise
degrade the beachfront character.                  are of open construction (at least 50%   a combination of glass pool fencing,
                                                   transparent); incorporate lightweight    1.2m high and 1.8m high generally
                                                   materials; and                           open construction.     The 1.8m high
                                                   incorporate dark colours to blend with   fencing is only proposed for a small
                                                   the natural landscape.                   section near the proposed public
                                                                                            walkway for privacy and security
                                                                                            purposes.
Visitor accommodation Type 4
O55 Lot 7 on RP802632 being the Noosa              No solution provided.                    N/A
Sheraton Resort in Hastings Street is
developed and maintained for Visitor
accommodation Type 4 and offers associated
Business Uses.
9.26 Built form
Streetscape character
O57 Development—                                   S57.1 Ground floor uses have at least    Complies – The ground floor
a)    respects and complements the existing        50% transparent glazing to shopfronts    commercial tenancies will incorporate a
      neighbourhood character;                     to create active street fronts.          minimum 50% transparent glazing.
b)    addresses the street and contributes
      positively to the streetscape;
c)    incorporates attractive and
      contemporary designs;
d)    contributes positively to the skyline with
      pitched roofs;
e)    provides variation and vitality in setback
      alignment;
f)    incorporates outdoor dining or
      landscaped areas;
g)    includes covered pedestrian entrances to
      premises;
h)    varies in line and plane;
i)    employs landscape designs in front
      building setback areas and footpath
      areas that are in character with existing
      streetscape themes;
j)    provides for a variety of balconies,
      verandas, railing treatment and awnings
      but with limited covering of pedestrian
      areas;
k)    uses a variety of building materials to
      add to the diversity and visual interest
      within the streetscape; and
l)    provides separate entrances for
      Business Uses and Residential Uses
      within the one building.
Carparking and access                              S58.1 and S59.1 and S60.1
O98 On-site covered and open carpark areas         Parking spaces are located such that—
are generally screened from the street to avoid    a)     open carparking spaces are        Complies – The parking area will be
visually dominating the streetscape and                   concealed from the Hastings       concealed from Hastings Street
detracting from the pedestrian orientated                 Street and Noosa Drive
character of Hastings Street;                             frontages;
AND                                                b)     a single ingress or egress        Complies – a single entry and exit is
O99 Hastings Street is maintained as a narrow                point is provided for all      provided.
traffic way, whilst allowing for parking and              carparking;
loading of vehicles on the street;                 c)     a 6m landscaped setback is        Complies – a landscaped setback is
AND                                                       provided between the parking      not applicable.
O59 On site covered carparking areas are
                                                          spaces and the road reserve;
accessible to residents, customers, staff and
                                                          and
visitors during business hours.
                                                   d)     they are accessible to patrons    Complies – The parking area will be
                                                          and staff during business hours   accessible during business hours.
                                                          with security gating only
                                                          activated for Commercial
                                                          Uses outside of business hours.


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 19
9 - 21 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads