2019-12-11 SM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 1 DRAFT 20191202-Noosa Plan Consultation Report

Table 14.3 Submissions on ‘Significant Changes’ 2nd round of consultation
 Submitter   Submission and Grounds of Submission                                                                            Planners’ Response                                                                                          Recommendation
 21005349    44 Pottery St Pomona.                                                                                           This submission was made in response to a ‘significant change.                                              That the boundary between the Low Density Residential Zone and Environmental
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Management and Conservation Zone be amended slightly to better align with vegetation to
             Approximately 7,867 square metres of the western portion of the site is proposed to be included in the Low      A minor amendment to the split zoning boundaries is supported to better reflect the vegetation qualities    be protected on the site and the alignment of the driveway that runs through the site and the
             Density Residential Zone however the balance, containing significant environmental values is in the             on the site.                                                                                                urban boundary and urban area on the Strategic Framework Settlement Map be changed to
             Environmental Management and Conservation Zone.                                                                                                                                                                             align with the area zoned Low Density Residential Zone..
                                                                                                                             The urban boundary and urban area on the Strategic Framework Settlement Map should be changed to
             We believe these images are not accurate when the area said to have significant environmental value             reflect the new split zoning.
             currently contains camphor laurel trees with no environmental value at all and also contains our winding
             driveway which bears our entry and movements. We believe the true overlay boundary should start further
             to the east as there is a lot of cleared space once camphor laurels are removed. We are in favour of
             protecting our wildlife and biodiversity in the region and so we feel this would compromise nicely, whilst
             having the ability to give purpose to our remaining land.
 20988507    29 Reserve St                                                                                                   This submission was made in response to a ‘significant change’.                                             That the Low Density Residential Zone be applied to whole of the lot.
             Submitters raises the following concerns over the proposed zone of 29 Reserve Street:                           This 2022m2 property is affected by the Flood Hazard overlay and Biodiversity Overlay which would
                                                                                                                             significantly restrict further development of the lot. Further subdivision would not be permitted because
             •    Our property is complex due to the contours of the land and natural waterway which subjects 70% of         of these constraints. There is already a house on the property.
                  it to minor and major flooding on a regular basis. This requires ongoing maintenance and removal of
                  debris and dead vegetation to minimise flood levels which can increase if a blockage occurs or the         The Low Density Residential Zone could be applied to the whole of lot without affecting the outcomes
                  waterway is restricted.                                                                                    sought through the overlay. This is consistent with the other smaller properties in the vicinity on
                                                                                                                             Reserve Street.
             •    Due to approximately a third of the property being the natural waterway, there’s no possibility of more
                  than a single dwelling which is currently situated in the middle of the block. This also restricts any
                  possible subdivision.
             •    Splitting the zoning to include Environmental Management and conservation of the northern and
                  western edges would add another element to an already difficult situation we are constantly dealing
                  with.
             •    If the object of split zoning, is to prevent a property from being subdivided, including our property in
                  the proposed dual zoning isn’t necessary due to flooding, land contours which prevent more than 1
                  dwelling or a subdivision.
             •    We feel this would increase the amount of stress we already endure due to these issues and even
                  more constraints could potentially be a safety risk during a flood event or fire.
 20992765    31 Reserve St                                                                                                   This submission was made in response to a ‘significant change’.                                             That the urban boundary and urban area on the Strategic Framework Settlement Map be
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         changed to align with the area zoned Low Density Residential Zone..
             The owners submitted a variety of questions relating the impact of the split zoning applied to this property    Written response provided to the owners. Onsite meeting held with owners to discuss split zoning to
             relating to how this might change the types of activities they can do on the land and future development        Low Density Residential and Environment Management and Conservation Zone. Owners are
             potential.                                                                                                      supportive of the approach.
                                                                                                                             The urban boundary and urban area on the Strategic Framework Settlement Map be changed to align
                                                                                                                             with the area zoned Low Density Residential Zone..
 20989563    49 Reserve St                                                                                                   This submission is made in response to a significant change.                                                Retain the split zoning however that the Environment Management and Conservation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Zoning at the north western corner of property be removed and the Biodiversity Overlay and
             The areas of land which are proposed to be 'downzoned' to conservation are not justifiable in my opinion        Onsite meeting held with owner to confirm biodiversity values in the top corner of the property and         conservation zoning around the dam be removed. Retain zoning and biodiversity mapping
             for the following reasons:                                                                                      around dam. Agree to amend conservation zoning from north western corner of property and remove             around mature Blackbutt stands at the bottom southeast corner.
                                                                                                                             Biodiversity Overlay and conservation zoning from around the dam. Retain area around mature
             Ecologist engaged by Noosa Council assess the vegetation onsite advised there was only one tree of              Blackbutt stands.                                                                                           And the urban boundary and urban area on the Strategic Framework Settlement Map be
             significance as a habitat tree. She also mentioned a red cedar tree most likely planted when the existing                                                                                                                   changed to align with the area zoned Low Density Residential Zone
             house was built (it is already contained within the Biodiversity overlay along the northern boundary of my      The urban boundary and urban area on the Strategic Framework Settlement Map should be changed to
             property and will not be affected or impacted by any future subdivision). I have no problem with this habitat   reflect the new split zoning.
             tree being protected. It is currently just outside of the existing Biodiversity overlay. The habitat tree is
             located about 20 metres from the southern boundary.
             The land on the southern boundary which is contained within the existing Biodiversity overlay is not
             remnant vegetation but planted vegetation from when the existing dwelling was built in 1986. It contains
             exotic Pine Trees and other weeds/invasive species such as Umbrella trees etc.
             This area is fully disturbed and even covers an existing man-made dam which was constructed when the
             house was built. There is no justification for Council to include this land in the conservation zone.
             The area of vegetation along the northern boundary which is also contained within the existing Biodiversity
             Overlay and in the proposed conservation area is also fully disturbed. Most of the vegetation is comprised
             of foreign exotic species (fruit trees, figs etc.) which were planted around the time the dwelling was built
             along with several semi-mature gums. I have no issue with this vegetation being retained, despite under
             the old Development Approval all this vegetation was approved to be cleared. This vegetation can be easily
             accommodated in the a subdivision layout with an easement/covenant placed on title for each of the newly
             created lots to protect the vegetation.




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