PM Submission - Rhea Denbraasem - MCU25/0118

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                     Noosa Plan 2020 2.0 References:
                        • Strategic Framework (Part 3): Completely disregarding the broad vision for the Shire,
                          including maintaining community safety and managing transport impacts.
                                 o Part 3, Strategic Framework. The objective of ensuring the safety and efficiency
                                   of the road network for all users, particularly in low-density residential areas.
                                   "Address peak time traffic congestion by reducing traffic rather than increasing
                                   road capacity".
                        • Transport and Parking Code (Part 9, Development Codes): This code specifically
                          addresses traffic management and safety for new developments.
                                 o Part 9, Development Codes and Schedule 6, Planning Scheme Policies.
                                   Development should not have "significant adverse impacts on the traffic
                                   network" or "local streets in the neighbourhood of the development".
                                 o A Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) report is required to assess the "traffic
                                   generation and movements" and its effect on the capacity of the local road
                                   system, including "key nearby intersections". Concerns about increased vehicles
                                   on a no-through road and during emergencies are valid points covered by this
                                   requirement.

                        • Risk and Resilience (Part 8, Overlays, and supporting policies):

                                 o Part 8, Overlays.

                                 o Emergency access and evacuation in a potential natural disaster (e.g., bushfire,
                                   flood - relevant for QLD) are material risks that should be considered under the
                                   scheme's provisions for natural hazards. The safety issue of "double the vehicles
                                   trying to exit from one exit" during an emergency is a significant planning fail.

                       2. Distance to Shops

                     Coast2Bay have applied incorrectly stating distance to local services. They have referenced
                 the “grocery access” being within distance required for this development and this is in
                 reference to a Bakery and a Subway. The closest shop for essential groceries is IGA which is
                 approximately 1.6 km walking distance crossing major roadways and a train bridge. The
                 Coast2Bay application is referencing the centre zone, but ignoring the real purpose of the plan,
                 which is to provide residents with reasonable and safe access to essential services.
                 Noosa Plan 2020 2.0 References:
                 Liveable Communities and Housing Code (Part 9): Requires walkable access to Essential
                 Services.




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                 3. Built form Out of Scale
                 The proposed Built Form is out of scale with low-density surrounding properties. Also located
                 next to beginning of rural zone and a cemetery. It is inconsistent with the Cooroy Town Plan to
                 have medium density housing in this location. It is a low density neighbourhood all around this
                 development. Building this development goes completely against the strong outline in the Noosa
                 Plan itself that places strong emphasis on protecting local character and applying a place-based
                 approach to development. It sets clear expectations for building height, scale, and design to
                 ensure new proposals are compatible with the surrounding neighbourhood. It also prioritises
                 improvements to the streetscape through appropriate materials, landscaping, and design
                 treatments. Development within the Low Density Residential zone is restricted to a maximum of
                 two storeys and must contribute positively to the established “open and green streetscape”
                 character. Some of the buildings with parking beneath can be seen as 3 storeys by neighbouring
                 residents. This is actually devastating to residents who built these homes for their families in this
                 low density area.


                 4. POOR DISTRIBUTION OF SOCIAL AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
                 It has been agreed upon by many councillors and council staff that affordable housing should be
                 in small amounts dispersed as to not overwhelm single areas. The density of this development
                 goes completely against this consideration for the continued amenity of all residents of the Noosa
                 Shire and residents who would live in these rental units.


                 5. PROXIMITY TO TRANSPORT
                 Development being allowed based on proximity to transport is completely ridiculous. They are
                 approximate 1.3 kilometres from nearest bus stop and train each providing only 2 daily services
                 at odd times. This completely rules out the development being close to accessible and useable
                 transport.


                 6. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
                 Development application based on “not worsening” stormwater run off is a joke. The stormwater
                 management has been rendered completely useless in the weather events since beginning
                 remediation let alone when the site is mostly covered in concrete by this development. There is
                 no way this development, being as large and dense as it is proposed to be, will not worsen the
                 stormwater issue on this site. IT IS NOT FREE FROM FLOODING as application states.


                 7. AMENITY OF LOCAL RESIDENTS




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                 This development has completely derailed our lives for so many reasons. We bought here with
                 our young family ready to make ours and our children’s lives in Cooroy on the outskirts of town
                 in a 4 bedroom house surrounded by green space, cemetery and other families. We made our
                 home in a low density area backing onto rural zone where we thought, on a cul de sac we would
                 live a quiet peaceful existence in the Noosa shire. Our dreams have been completely ripped from
                 under us with the development above us on the hill spanning over 2 hectares looming over us
                 filled with contamination. The mental health of our entire neighbourhood has been affected but
                 especially mine with worries for my babies and our entire future in this town. Having two storey
                 small units thrown up above us looking directly down at us will completely derail these hopes
                 and our future. The amenity of us the neighbouring residents has already been impacted so badly
                 by remediation let alone building 2 storeys of medium density on top of us.


                 I ask that you please consider these points and refuse this development as the risk to us, the
                 residents you are meant to serve and facilitate for is too much.


                 Rhea Denbraasem
                 21 Dianella court
                 Cooroy 4563
                 0466246088
                 [email protected]




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