0-Response to Objection Received during Public Notification Period · MCU14/0009

Pomona Service Centre), willing agreed to realign their common boundary with Majestic
Theatre in support of restoration works carried out to the Majestic Theatre, and sought no
compensation whatsoever from the Theatre, as the Rolton’s recognise the theatre’s
significant to the Pomona Township and did not want to see the theatre suffer. Of interest
to Council, the Rolton’s have their name in a star, concreted in the pavement to the
entrance to the Majestic Theatre, in recognition of their efforts and contribution to saving
the theatre.

Objection 2

   2.   The site has sever traffic problems with cars proceeding down Hill Street into
        Factory Street at very high speeds in an area where there are no pedestrian
        crossings and apparently none intended.

        This will worsen with two tenants, employees and their customers using this
        thoroughfare and turning into the servo from both directions. Crossing the road on
        foot is already very risky. Unless a much slower speed limit is imposed and policed
        it is only a matter of time before a serious accident occurs.

Applicant’s Response

In response to Objection 2, in accordance with Section 272 of the Sustainable Planning Act
2009, the application was referred to the Department of State Development, Infrastructure
and Planning (DSDIP) for assessment by the State Assessment and Referral Agency
(SARA), whereby the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR), as a Technical
Agency for the proposed development, assessed the application in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the Transport and Infrastructure Act 1994 and the department’s
current policies. Subsequently, the department, on the 11 February 2015 issued their
Concurrence Agency Response – with conditions.

Accordingly, the department have approved the proposed development (subject to
compliance with their conditions).

Objection 3

   3.   Car parking appears inadequate. Eight spaces do not seem sufficient for tenants,
        staff and customers. We do understand that this meets Council requirements.

Applicant’s Response

In response to Objection 3, the proposed development complies with the required car
parking rates, as stipulated in accordance with 14.115 Minimum Vehicle Parking
Requirements of Division 13 – Driveways and Car Parking Code of the Noosa Plan. In this
regard, 1 space per 30m2 of use area for areas up to 150m2 is required for Type 2
Industrial.

As demonstrated by the Design Plans prepared by Brad Read Design Group, each Type 2
Industrial tenancy comprises 100m2 total gross floor area. Therefore, in accordance with
the provisions of the Noosa Plan, a total of six (6) car spaces are required, which has been
provided by the proposed development.

Objection 4

   4.   Staff at the Pomona Medical Centre have complained that when buses are parked
        outside the theatre vehicles leaving the Medical Centre are unable to see