MCU130064 Information Response · MCU13/0064

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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.

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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.