Proposal Report

The waste storage area is designed to accommodate 1,100ltr low noise refuse and recycle bulk bins within a
secure onsite storage facility at the rear of the site. The waste storage area is more than 17m from Ernest
Street, which forms part of Council’s Major Road Network and being upgraded to a four-lane roundabout. The
area is to be bunded and connected to sewer for bin washing in accordance with the associated Planning
Scheme Policies.


Traffic & Parking

The application includes a Traffic Engineering Report (Attachment 7). The report concludes that the
proposed parking and access arrangements are adequate and suitable for the proposed development and
comply with the requirements of Council.

The proposal improves the onstreet parking along Hilton Terrace, removes the existing accesses along the
major road and includes an additional 2 parking bays. Regardless of these 2 additional bays, the site provides
the appropriate number of carparking and bicycle spaces for the proposed use areas and there will be no
adverse effects on the surrounding road network in accordance with the corresponding Specific Outcomes.


Stormwater Management

A Stormwater Management Plan is included as Attachment 8 and addresses stormwater quantity and quality
in accordance with The Noosa Plan requirements and the Queensland Urban Drainage Manual (QUDM).

The design adequately achieves the stormwater quality and quantity requirements through provision of ‘at
source’ bioretention devices for each of the site catchments. The preliminary drainage design for the site
delivers runoff to these devices at surface, which allows the devices to have minimal set down from the
carpark levels and visually integrate with landscaping and amenity of the site consistent with the
corresponding Specific Outcomes.


Earthworks

A comprehensive geotechnical investigation and assessment of Acid Sulfates Soils (ASS) is included as
Attachment 9. The conclusions recommend site preparation and earthworks procedures be carried out
where the proposed development will consist of new filling, slab-on-ground construction and/or pavement
construction.

The report recommends suitable management and treatment of Acid Sulfate Soils encountered, including the
addition of lime to neutralise the ASS in the disturbance to any clayey sand filling. The report addresses the
natural hazard meeting the corresponding Specific Outcome of the Natural Hazards Overlay code.



6. Conclusion
This application seeks a Development Permit Material Change of Use for a convenience shopping centre
within the Neighbourhood Centre zone at 11, 15, 17-19 Hilton Tce, Tewantin. The proposed Retail,
Entertainment & Dining and Commercial uses are consistent code assessable development under The Noosa
Plan. The assessment finds the development meets all relevant Specific Outcomes of the Natural Hazards,
Tewantin & Doonan Locality and relevant Development and Works Codes.

This report includes a number of grounds supporting the proposed development, including:

       The redeveloped centre forms a focal point for the local community and visitors, providing shops,
        offices and limited higher order services to support the day-to-day needs of residents and visitors;

       The centre offers local employment opportunities, encourages equitable access to services and are of
        a scale and character consistent with the locality and Noosa’s retail hierarchy;

       The design includes buildings elevated for flood immunity with equitable access provided for
        pedestrians between the front property boundary and the business entrances. The design also
        integrates a high standard of landscaping into the building design and car parking areas; and

       Buildings and other structures present a high quality streetscape integrating in with the established
        pattern and scale of the Neighbourhood Centre.

The Assessment Manager’s favourable consideration of the above development application is therefore
recommended.