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

       permit goes in and it will be too late to object if they are aesthetically unsightly or
       unsuitable in other ways.

Applicant’s Response

In response to Objection 14, the intensification of the Pomona Service Centre (i.e. the
establishment of two (2) Type 2 Industrial uses on site) will be constructed of traditional
building materials and finishes to ensure that the development is sympathetic to the ‘rural
country town feel’ characteristic of the Pomona Township.

Objection 15

   15. Our president has discussed this development with Mary Burns of the Heritage and
       Environmental Protection Agency, who played a major role in heritage listing the
       Majestic Theatre with the national trust. Mary advised that this agency no longer
       plays a part in the decision making process re development close to heritage listed
       properties, in fact, the department is now in caretaking mode. Should Council be
       interested in their opinion they would give it on request, but cannot intervene
       directly. It appears that the national trust is in a similar position.

Applicant’s Response

In response to Objection 15, the Rolton’s acknowledge the heritage values of the Majestic
Theatre, hence the Rolton’s willingness to assist restoring the Majestic Theatre in 2006, by
agreeing to realign their common boundary with the Majestic Theatre, and by not seeking
compensation for the transfer of land that took place.

Objection 16

   16. The Majestic Theatre has existed in this locality for 94 years, we are assuming long
       before Council zoning. An enormous amount of blood, sweat and tears has been
       invested by volunteers to save it, maintain it and keep it alive and thriving and our
       efforts have been successful against many odds, often with the support of Noosa
       Council for which we have been grateful. We ask that you consider this when
       making your decision about the proposed adjoining development and the possible
       ramifications for our projects and other business and tourism in the town.

Applicant’s Response

In response to Objection 16, the applicant’s acknowledge this objection raised by the
submitter; however, this objection has no relevant to the proposed development.

Objection 17

   17. We have two very experienced organ builders working voluntarily to install a
       donated 1937 all original English Compton pipe organ in our chamber which will be
       a very fine instrument, way surpassing the quality of the old Compton hybrid put
       together by Ron West, which was disable by the storm cell floods in February
       2012. The installation is being followed nationally by strong supported organ
       societies and it will be on a par, if not better than the installations at Goma and
       Kelvin Grove College. It will add immensely to the cultural and heritage values of
       the Majestic and also greatly increase visitor numbers. It will be tragic if the organ
       chamber is a couple of metres from the wall of industrial sheds and attendant
       noise.