51994.1435.01 Applicant's Response to Matters Raised 16.1.20

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Provide clarification regarding the intent of the proposed number of entrances to the subject tenancy and
confirming the number of tenancies proposed.


1. Applicant’s Response

Refer to Ground Floor plan (TP 1-00) prepared by Frank Macchia. As illustrated, three entrances to Café Le
Monde are proposed. Each entrance has been designed with regard to the operation of the restaurant, and
the patron’s needs of each of these components.

In this regard it is important to understand the operation of Café Le Monde. Café Le Monde is open 7-days a
week and offers formal and casual dining experiences;

    •   Casual and formal breakfast dining,

    •   Take-away breakfast options,

    •   Casual and formal lunch dining,

    •   Take-away lunch options,

    •   Casual and formal dinner dining, and

    •   Drinks and tapas available from afternoon through to late evening.

Café Le Monde has created a variety of dining experiences which operate as differing times of the day and
cater to a diversity of patrons.

The entrances allow access to these specific areas of the premises depending on patron need and time of
day. The design and the flow of the premises, apart from considering merits of architectural design and
sustainability, is also about providing for functional and economically sustainable operations of the premises.

Being able to manage staffing (kitchen, floor and management) during early morning to late evening
operation requires careful management and planning of the space. The current proposal allows for this.


2. Information Required by Council – Site Boundaries

The proposal plans do not appear to accurately detail the site boundaries. Provide amended proposal plans
that accurately detail the site boundaries as per a cadastral survey plan.


2. Applicant’s Response

Refer to TP 1-00 Ground Floor plan and TP 1-01 First Floor plan. The front (north) and side boundaries (west)
are delineated on the plans (blue line).




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3. Information Required by Council – Elevations/Renderings

The most recent elevations/renderings include greenery/vegetation overlayed in front of the built form detail,
making it difficult to see the actual proposed built form. There appears also to be some discrepancies
between the 3D renders and the plans in terms of the setback of the proposed roof over the dining areas.

Provide amended elevations and streetscape renderings that details the proposed built form only without
any greenery/vegetation and demonstrate how the proposed renovations complement and are compatible
with the existing streetscape. In this regard, the proposal plans should clearly detail and annotate the
proposed colour and materials of the proposed built form. Consideration should also be given to minimising
the bulk of the roof awning to achieve a lightweight, breezy, coastal and informal architecture.


3. Applicant’s Response

Refer to TP 2-01 Elevations and TP 3-01 Sections which illustrate the proposed built form without the
landscaping treatment.

All dining areas are to be roofed with the exception of two small areas within the front dining area, and the
small casual dining area to the western boundary (see below extract).




Extract of TP 1-00 Ground Floor Plan

The use of the large hopper style windows which open to allow breeze and natural light to enter the space
also serves to lessen any sense of building bulk. The translucent roof also provides large amounts of natural
light into the space which when viewed from the street gives the appearance of no roof, in turn presenting as
a series of small individual dining areas.

In addition to the proposed building materials, the landscaping treatments both to the boundary and roof
top lessen the appearance of building mass and conceal the built form from the street.

The proposed plans represent a street design outcome far superior than the adjoining western property


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(Betty’s Burgers) which utilises planter boxes with small shrubs set back against a high wall (refer to below
photo of 50 Hastings Street).

As demonstrated within the sections, elevations and 3D model provided, the proposal presents a light, natural
and transparent environment, responsive to the local vernacular and coastal context.




Photograph of Betty’s Burgers on 50 Hastings Street


4. Information Required by Council – Materials

The proposed materials of the development should be lightweight, textured and provide visual interest from
the perspectives of the streetscape, subject site and adjoining properties. Provide amended proposal plans
demonstrating the above.


4. Applicant’s Response

The palette of materials utilised in the proposed design are reflective of the surrounding built form. In
particular, the same materials which are utilised in the design of the award-winning Noosa Visitor Centre (refer
to photograph below) have been incorporated in the redesign of Café Le Monde.




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                                                                    Noosa Heads        [email protected]
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Photograph of Noosa Visitor Centre

The proposed materials are detailed within the plans (TP 2-01 and TP 3-01) and include the following:

   • Feature timber posts,

   • Stained timber cladding,

   • Feature masonry walls – bluestone cladding and textured rendered finish,

   • Glass and timber framed roof details, and

   • Landscape features – boulders and river gravel.

In addition to the above palette, a variety of soft materials will be proposed as part of the landscaping
treatments.

The proposed design enhances the current presentation of the site and provides for a softened appearance.
Through the use of lightweight materials and large openings the proposed design presents a built form which
is lightweight, fine grained, articulated and modern.

A 3D model has been prepared by Frank Macchia. Whilst the model does not reflect the latest revised
architectural drawings (TP 1-00, TP 1-01, TP 2-00 and TP 3-00), it does illustrate the design intent of creating
a light, natural and transparent dining experience.


5. Information Required by Council – Landscaping

The two proposed accessways/ramps to the two ‘pod’ seating areas at the front of the site encroach the
front boundary setback and reduce the potential for landscaping to be provided to soften the appearance
of built form.

Provide amended proposal plans with the two accessways/ramps at the above stated location removed
and landscaping proposed in place.
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5. Applicant’s Response

Refer to the attached Ground Floor and First Floor plans (TP 1-00 and TP 1-01). The access to the pod seating
arrangement has been revised. The amended plans illustrate that the entire built form is contained within the
property boundary.

The landscaping palette proposed provides for ground, mid and canopy landscaping solutions with a mixture
of species to provide depth and contrast. The additional roof top plantings add a further depth and contrast
which ensures that the landscape presentation is not sedentary and formalised.

Species used will be those that are proven to survive in a coastal environment, minimising the requirement for
water. The redesign of the front façade of the building ensures a vibrant and active streetscape.


6. Information Required by Council - Windows

Council is concerned the proposed cantilever windows may conflict with pedestrian accessways,
landscaping and overhang the road reserve area.

Provide amended proposal plans that accurately demonstrate the proposed cantilever windows will not
project beyond the property boundaries; will not interfere or present issues with pedestrian pathways and
landscaping.


6. Applicant’s Response

The attached First Floor plan (TP 1.01) illustrates the proposed cantilever windows as being within the property
boundary. In their open position the cantilever windows will be at approximately 2.4 metres from the floor level
(refer to elevation and sectional drawings). The proposed window treatments create an active frontage and
enables interaction between pedestrians and diners.

Therefore, no issues are presented in terms of interference with pedestrians or patrons inside the premises.



This ends my client’s response to matters raised by Council within your email.

Should you require any additional information or have any queries please to not hesitate to contact us.



Kind Regards,




Russell Green APIA MQELA
Managing Director
RG Strategic



                                                                    PO Box 1818        07 5430 6659
                                                                    Noosa Heads        [email protected]
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