Cover Letter - 52 Hastings Street, Noosa Heads - Change Application 17.1.19 · 51994.1435.01

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Current Approved Plans
The Town Planning Consent Permit (TPC 2754) specifies the current approved plans as a condition to the approval
(Condition 1). Below is an extract of Condition 1:

       Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with the approved plans
       of development titled and numbered Cover WD.001 Issue P1, Site Survey WD.002, Proposed Floor Plan
       WD.201 Ussie P1, Roof Plan WD.202 P1, Proposed Elevation WD.501 Issue P1 and Sections WF.601 Issue
       P1 prepared by Kidd & Co and dated February 2008 and as may be amended by these conditions.

The proposal seeks to reconfigure the front of house area to include outdoor dining area and the provision of a
coffee cart. This reconfiguration will in turn reduce the use area of the café floor space as defined within the
Noosa Plan.

The Proposed Use Area Plan (Appendix A) identifies the location of the of the dining area to the front of the
restaurant (Café Le Monde).

The proposed outdoor dining area at the front of the site is in keeping with numerous other café and restaurant
establishments along Hastings Street and Noosa Drive as illustrated in Photographs 1-16 below. The proposed
amended design results in an activated streetscape, creating a lively atmosphere and promoting incidental social
interaction between diners and pedestrians.

The proposal is a quality outcome and maintains the look and feel of Hastings Street’s dining experience. The
current configuration and fit-out of Café Le Monde (subject site) creates an improved streetscape and pedestrian
experience. The current front of house configuration of Café Le Monde adds to Hastings Street’s low key, informal
atmosphere.

A shade structure is incorporated into the design and protects diners from the elements. This structure has been
previously certified, refer to Appendix D.

Photographs 1-10 below illustrate examples of quality streetscape design outcomes which create low key, active
streetscapes and promote incidental social interaction between diners and pedestrians. Without the presence of
bulky barriers between the footpath and diners, the current arrangement of Café Le Monde (Photographs 1-4)
results in a high quality design outcome.


                                  Examples of Quality Streetscape Outcomes




  Photograph 1: Café Le Monde (coffee cart) on 52          Photograph 2: Café Le Monde (coffee cart) on 52

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                  Hastings Street                                        Hastings Street




Photograph 3: Café Le Monde (outdoor dining) on 52    Photograph 4: Café Le Monde (outdoor dining) on 52
                  Hastings Street                                       Hastings Street




 Photograph 5: Rococo Bistro on 42 Hastings Street      Photograph 6: Rococo Bistro on 42 Hastings Street




    Photograph 7: Aromas on 32 Hastings Street             Photograph 8: Aromas on 32 Hastings Street


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  Photograph 9: 10 Hastings on 10 Hastings Street       Photograph 10: 10 Hastings on 10 Hastings Street




As illustrated in Photographs 11-16 below are examples of poor design outcomes along Hastings Street. The
design forms that have been achieved for the following restaurants present as bulky and boxy barriers that
separate diners from pedestrians.



                              Examples of Poor Streetscape Outcomes




Photograph 11: Bettys Burgers on 50 Hastings Street    Photograph 12: Bettys Burgers on 50 Hastings Street




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  Photograph 13: Miss Moneypennys on 6 Hastings          Photograph 14: Miss Moneypennys on 6 Hastings
                      Street                                                 Street




      Photograph 15: Kaali on 2 Hastings Street              Photograph 16: Kaali on 2 Hastings Street




Noosa Design Principles Guideline
The proposed changes to the approved plans are consistent with the guiding design principles referenced in
Council’s Noosa Design Principles (2015) document. The following extract is in relation to the proposed Minor
Change and current use (Café Le Monde):

       FOOTPATH DINING HAS THE ABILITY TO CREATE A VIBRANT ATMOSPHERE IN OUR TOWN AND VILLAGE
       CENTRES
          • Umbrellas for shade, to attract people and create a relaxed atmosphere.
          • Adequate clearances for the safe passage of pedestrians on the footpath.
          • A variety of spaces arranged around existing features and constraints.
          • Appropriate structures that fit with the streetscape.


The existing configuration of outdoor dining at Café Le Monde promotes incidental social interaction between
diners and pedestrians. Without the presence of bulky barriers between the footpath and diners, the current

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arrangement results in the activation of the space. A variety of materials and landscaping treatments have been
incorporated into the finish to distinguish the outdoor dining area of the footpath.

The proposal incorporates a shade structure that has been previously certified (refer to Appendix B), and protects
diners from the elements. The sails allow diners to enjoy the site’s subtropical location and compliments Hastings
Street pedestrian oriented design.




Desired Environmental Outcomes
The strategic framework sets the policy direction for the planning scheme and forms the basis for ensuring
appropriate development occurs within the Noosa region. The following extract has been taken from the Desired
Environmental Outcomes and applies to development within the Shire. This high level, strategic outcome can be
utilised to demonstrate that the proposed development meets the planned outcomes for the locality.

        b) COMMERCIAL & RETAIL USES
        xiii new development having a high level of streetscape character and building design that is at a human
        scale, integrated with the surrounding built form and landscape features, has visual relationships between
        indoor and outdoor spaces and contributes to an informal atmosphere and low speed traffic environment;
        and

The proposed development results in a high quality, functional and cohesive streetscape design which maintains
the look and feel of Hastings Street’s dining experience. The proposal retains the unique character and experience
of Hastings Street exemplified by existing cafes’/restaurants such as Rococo (42 Hastings Street), Aromas (32
Hastings Street), 10 Hastings (10 Hastings Street) and La Vida (11 Hastings Street) as illustrated in the photographs
above.

As illustrated in Photographs 11-16, the design outcomes that have been achieved by Betty’s Burgers (50 Hastings
Street), Miss Moneypennys (6 Hastings Street) and Kaali (2 Hastings Street) present as bulky and boxy barriers that
separate diners from pedestrians. This design form creates a sense of isolation.




Noosa Heads Locality Code
The subject site is located within the Noosa Heads Locality and within the Visitor Mixed Use zone. The below
extracts have been taken from the Overall Outcomes for the Noosa Heads Locality:

        Overall Outcomes for the Noosa Heads Locality

        dd) Hastings Street’s character of low rise buildings, vibrant pedestrian friendly streetscape, mix of indoor
        and outdoor activities, diverse dining opportunities, specialty Retail businesses and pedestrian links to
        Main Beach is maintained;

        ee) Hastings Street and Noosa Junction contain a range of entertainment and dining businesses and
        venues that operate into the evenings and include live music which creates a vibrant atmosphere;

        qq) For the Visitor Mixed Use Zone—development—
        iii. respects the scale and character of the streetscape and surrounding development;




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        Specific Outcomes and Probable Solutions for the Visitor Mixed Use Zone

        Entertainment and dining business uses
        O53 Entertainment and dining business uses are designed to avoid:-
                a) creating excessive traffic or amenity impacts on Hastings Street; or
                b) interrupting the pedestrian flow along footpaths.

        Pedestrian connectivity and scenic amenity
        O54 Vistas from Hastings Street to the beach are protected and enhanced.

        Streetscape & character
        O58 Development—
                a) respects and complements the existing neighbourhood character;
                b) addresses the street and contributes positively to the streetscape;
                c) incorporates attractive and contemporary designs;
                f) incorporates outdoor dining or landscaped areas;
                g) includes covered pedestrian entrances to premises;

The proposed design outcome results in a safe an inclusive experience for both pedestrians and diners. The
proposed outdoor dining area and coffee cart are fitting for the site’s coastal location and retains unique character
of Hastings Street. The design results in an activated streetscape, creating a lively character and promoting
incidental social interaction between diners and pedestrians.

The design treatment visually unifies Café Le Monde with a number of existing cafes’/restaurants along Hastings
Street and Noosa Drive to create a consistent and recognisable aesthetic.

The outdooring dining area is sheltered by the elements through the incorporation of a shade structure. The
structure has been certified previously (Appendix D).




Business Uses Code

The overall outcomes sought for the Business Uses Code relevant to Entertainment and dining business uses are:

        Overall outcomes for the Business Uses Code
        Effects for use for outdoor dining areas
        b) Business Uses meet the needs and expectations of the Noosa community in terms of providing—
                 i human scale in the building design;
                 iii development that is compatible with the existing character and amenity of the streetscape and
                 surrounding area;
                 iv visual and physical connectivity between indoor and outdoor spaces;
                 v high levels of visual and acoustic amenity;
                 vi a low key, informal atmosphere;
                 vii safety and security for property owners, employees and patrons;

The proposal results in an improved streetscape character which encourages interaction between pedestrian and
diners. A variety of materials and landscaping treatments have been incorporated into the finish to distinguish the
outdoor dining area of the footpath.



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The proposed design outcome results in a safe an inclusive experience for both pedestrians and diners. A shade
structure is incorporated into the design and protects diners from the elements.

Without the presence of bulky barriers between the footpath and diners, the current arrangement results in the
activation of the space. The current front of house configuration of Café Le Monde adds to Hastings Street’s low
key, informal atmosphere.




Planning Scheme Policy – 14 Outdoor Dining
Within Noosa Council’s Planning Scheme Policy 14 Outdoor dining, the following extracts are relevant to the
proposed minor changes.

       Introduction

       a) encourage outdoor dining in areas that will not result in significant adverse impacts on adjacent uses;
       b) encourage structures that are aesthetically pleasing and in keeping with the existing character of the
       area while providing protection from the elements for users of the premises;

       Matters for consideration as part of assessment
       2.1 Structures/Buildings
       a) Structures or buildings constructed to protect diners from the elements must be safe and attractive. This
       can be achieved by—
               iii Designing structures/buildings so they are compatible with, or enhance the existing streetscape
               character;

       2.7 Amenity
       a) Outdoor dining is to be in keeping with the character and amenity of the locality.
       b) In existing well established commercial and tourist precincts such as Hastings Street; Sunshine Beach;
       Noosa Junction and Gympie Terrace, outdoor dining is encouraged.

The proposed outdoor dining and coffee cart results in a high quality, functional and cohesive streetscape design
which maintains the look and feel of Hastings Street’s dining experience.

The proposal retains the unique character and experience of Hastings Street exemplified by existing
cafes’/restaurants such as Rococo, Aromas, 10 Hastings and La Vida, as illustrated in the above photographs.

The proposed amended design results in an activated streetscape, creating a lively atmosphere and promoting
incidental social interaction between diners and pedestrians.




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Conclusions

In summary, the above request for a Minor Change will result in a minor change to the use of the site and is
consistent with the intent of Condition 1. The Minor Change to the approved plans is supported through the
strategic intent prescribed within the planning scheme through:

           •    Council’s Noosa Design Principles Guideline (2005),
           •    Noosa Plan’s Desired Environmental Outcomes,
           •    Noosa Heads Locality Code,
           •    Business Uses Code, and
           •    Planning Scheme Policy – 14 Outdoor Dining

Approval of the above Minor Change is recommended. Once receipt of the application has been confirmed we will
organise payment of the application. Please confirm the appropriate fee.

We look forward to Council processing the application at its earliest convenience. Do not hesitate to contact
myself personally if you have any questions.




Kind Regards,




Russell Green APIA
Managing Director
RG Strategic




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