MCU130064 Information Response · MCU13/0064

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Information Required

2. The operation of the developm ent m ay im pact on the am enity of the local area at
   differing tim es of the day, evening and night tim e periods by w ay of noise generated
   from specific sources associated w ith the use. I t is ex pected that the operation of the
   follow ing noise sources m ay im pact on the am enity of the local area:
   • the use of the barge and w atercraft,
   • onsite m echanical plant and equipm ent e.g. diesel generator,
   • onsite bar/ patron area(s) associated w ith a liquor licence/ perm it,
   • am plified m usic through a dom estic stereo/ com m ercial P A system ,
   • use of the tennis court during evening and night tim e periods.

I n particular, Council has concerns that from a land use perspective a hotel use involving
a liquor licence m ay not be appropriate in this location. I n this regard, the noise lim its
applied in the licence m ay not offer an acceptable am enity from a land use perspective
due to the close prox im ity of residential areas. Therefore the applicant is requested to
address this by engaging the services of a suitably qualified person to prepare and subm it
a noise im pact assessm ent addressing the potential noise im pacts that m ay be generated
by the use. W here potential im pacts are identified w hich can be viably controlled, the
assessm ent m ust provide recom m endations for noise am elioration accordingly. The
assessm ent m ust address the relevant acoustic quality objectives and background creep
provisions specified in the Environm ental P rotection (Noise) P olicy 2008.

Response:
An Acoustic Assessment Report prepared by MRG Environmental is attached. This report addresses all
potential noise impacts associated with the proposed use.

As detailed in the application material the proposal is for a boutique resort and not a public hotel. The
liquor licence will enable an appropriate service offering to be provided to guests as is expected and
standard with resort accommodation. The Acoustic Assessment considers all maters necessary for
liquor licensing.

The Acoustic Assessment concludes that noise emissions from the development would be acceptable
with the inclusion of the following:
• Control of amplified music from onsite stereo system and media room as per limits specified
    within Section 5.5 of the report; and
• Tennis court is operated during the daytime and evening as per the proposal.

As such the proposed development will not result in any unacceptable noise amenity impacts.

Issue
It is likely that the operation will require a food licence under the Food Act 2006 for the sale and
preparation of food. In this regard a potable supply of water will be required for the kitchen area.
During the onsite inspection it was discussed that rainwater is also used throughout the site for
various purposes.

Information Required

3. Clarify that the developm ent has the ability to provide w ater of a potable standard
   that m eets the requirem ents of the Food Act.

Response:
Makepeace Island is currently connected to reticulated mains water supply which provides water of a
potable standard that meets the requirements of the Food Act. It is confirmed that there are also 3 x
25000L rain water tanks which are used for landscaping purposes only.

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Issue
It is unclear how refuse is managed onsite.

Information Required

4. P rovide a brief w aste m anagem ent plan w hich addresses the process in w hich general
   w aste and recyclate m aterials are m anaged onsite to the point of disposal in a
   sustainable m anner.

Response:
A central bin store is currently located under the boat shed and accommodates 6 x 75L plastic bins
with latched lids. Separate bins are used for general and recyclate waste.

Waste is currently divided on the island as follows:
• Cardboard and papers (1/4 of overall waste)
• Glass, bottles and plastics (1/2 of overall waste)
• General waste (1/4 of overall waste)

The main waste removal occurs once a week from the site via the barge to Moorindil Street. The
general managers vehicle is used to transport the waste from the barge to the Council dump. When
necessary, smaller waste removal will also be undertaken on a needs basis using the Brigg speedboat
to Moorindil St and with transfer to the Council dump via the general managers vehicle.

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Issue
There is a discrepancy between the planning report and the wastewater report in regard to the
number of persons on site. Subsequently, there is a concern about the adequacy of the existing
effluent disposal system to cater for the proposed use.

Information Required

5. P rovide additional detail from the author of the w astew ater assessm ent that
   addresses the potential dem and created from the additional resort staff as described
   in section 4 of the subm itted planning report. The detail m ust include a com m ent on
   the capacity of the ex isting w astew ater system to cater for the additional load.

Response:
Upon review of the staff numbers it has been identified that there was a double up of 2 staff members
in the planning report. The planning report listed two onsite managers plus a chef and a hostess,
who are one and the same. To clarify staff will comprise:
    • 2 onsite managers (chef and hostess) who are accommodated within the caretakers residence
    • 1 general manager who accesses the site between 7am and 10pm
    • 1 skipper/activities coordinator who typically accesses the site between 7am and 10pm
    • 1 maintenance man who typically accesses the site between 7am and 10pm
    • 2 cleaning staff (external company)

During high occupancy periods the skipper and maintenance staff members can also be
accommodated within the caretakers residence. The cleaning staff access the island for a period of
about 6 hours to undertake pre and post guest cleaning.

An updated Assessment of Existing Wastewater Infrastructure prepared by Future-Plus Environmental
is attached which provides an accurate account of staff and guest demand.                This report
demonstrates that the existing wastewater system is capable of servicing the proposed development.

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Issue
The submitted planning report does not provide a clear indication of the number and location of
carspaces required for staff at the Noosa Marina and/or Moorindil Street. It is also noted that the
Noosa Marina (No 2 Parkyn Ct) is a privately owned establishment.

Information Required

6. P rovide a clear indication of the num ber and location of carspaces required for staff at
   the N oosa M arina and/ or M oorindil Street.
7. Dem onstrate how the developm ent w ill be m anaged to m inim ise park ing im pacts on
   the local area.
8. P rovide additional com m ent on any current or proposed agreem ent w ith the property
   ow ner of Noosa M arina in regard to the transfer of guests and the parking of staff.

Response:
Staff parking, with the exception of the skipper, will occur at Moorindil Street. Staff meet at a
designated time in the morning, depending on island requirements, for their transfer to the island by
the skipper. Moorindil Street parking and transfer is used by the general manager and maintenance
man, who regularly carpool. Staff parking at Moorindill Street is therefore only 1 or 2 cars.

The cleaning company drops their cleaners at Moorindil Street where they are picked up by the
skipper and transferred to the island. On completion the cleaners are returned to Moorindil Street for
collection by their company.

One of the islands speedboats is able to moor at Noosa Marina under an agreement with marina
management. This agreement includes the use of the Marina for pick up and drop off of guests and
the use of the carpark for the skippers car.

These carparking requirements and arrangements will not have any impact on the local area.

HYDROLOGY & WATER QUALITY

Issue
It has not been demonstrated that the safety of workers and visitors to the development will be
maintained during and after a flood.

Information Required

9. Subm it a Flood Em ergency P lan prepared by a registered P rofessional Engineer
   Queensland. The Flood Em ergency P lan m ust detail the follow ing:
   (a) nature of the flood threat (freshw ater flooding, storm tide inundation, severity,
   floodw ater depth and velocity, rate of rise of floodw aters, duration of flooding);
   (b) area w hich could be affected by flooding considering flood events up to the
   probable m ax im um flood;
   (c) sources of flood intelligence and w arning tim e;
   (d) roles and responsibilities before, during and after the flood events;
   (e) trigger conditions for plan activation;
   (f) arrangem ents for education of w orkers and visitors;
   (g) evacuation procedures or suitable onsite refuge locations

    I t is recom m ended that an Advanced Flood Certificate be requested from Council to
    inform preparation of the Flood Em ergency M anagem ent P lan. The Flood Em ergency
    P lan m ust dem onstrate that the safety of w orkers and visitors w ill be m aintained
    during and after a flood of any severity.

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Response:
A Flood Emergency Plan prepared by Contour Consulting Engineers is attached. This plan provides an
assessment of potential flooding impacts and provides recommended emergency procedures to ensure
the safety of workers and visitors will be maintained.


The Information and Referral Stage of IDAS has now concluded. We will now commence the public
notification of the application.

Should you have any questions with respect to the above, please do not hesitate to contact me direct.

Yours faithfully
KHA DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS




Scott Sobey
DIRECTOR