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

14.3 Boreen Point
Table 14.4 Submissions for First round Consultation
 Submitter   Submission and Grounds of Submission                                                                            Planners’ Response                                                                                            Recommendation
 20833450    A number of submissions have commented on the fact the Le Bateau Ivre Guesthouse 25-27 Uranga                   The current Noosa Plan acknowledges that the strong connections Boreen Point has with its history             Council at its Special Meeting of 12 September 2019 resolved that:
             Parade is not mentioned or acknowledged in the New Noosa Plan. The property has a long history as a             through many of the early modest style cottages and the original Le Bateau Ivre Guest House are
 20867197    guesthouse and the current owners have been restoring the property for some years with the intention of         preserved. Therefore given the circumstance of this site and its contribution to the character and            •    Zoning map ZM-7 in Schedule 2.3 be amended to include 25-27 Urunga Parade
             continuing the guesthouse land use, however for personal reasons this has taken longer than anticipated.        heritage of Boreen Point, it is suggested that it be included in the Tourist Accommodation Zone and                Boreen Point in the Tourist Accommodation Zone; and
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                                                                                                                             that locality specific provisions be applied for the zone. The use of short-term accommodation would          •    the Tourist Accommodation Zone Code be revised to reflect built form
             Le Bateau Ivre Guesthouse has retained its charm in later years and has extensive extra facilities. Its         then be a consistent use.                                                                                          provisions specific to Boreen Point
             reputation as a Guesthouse offering a unique experience is still recognised by many Brisbane visitors. It
             would be the end of an era if it was no longer recognised as a guesthouse. It has wonderful views of the                                                                                                                      This formed part of a package of significant changes to the draft scheme re-
             lake and lots of parking.                                                                                                                                                                                                     advertised from 13 September. During the subsequent consultation period one
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           submission was received in support – refer to Table 14.5
             Submissions request the existing use rights for the subject site as a guest house be acknowledged by
             Council and it be zoned appropriately to reflect this use.                                                                                                                                                                    No further changes are recommended for this property.

             They also request the Overall Outcomes for Boreen Point include a reference to La Bateau Ivre as the
             current scheme does.
 20833450    The owners of the Lake Cootharaba Motel at 27 Mango Lane and 28 Boreen Parade, as well as other                 While the current Noosa Plan acknowledges the Motel at 27 Mango Lane in the Village Mix zone it is            Council at its Special Meeting of 12 September 2019 resolved that:
             Boreen Point residents have submitted that the motel needs acknowledgement and protection. It is                not a site considered suitable for shops or offices associated with the Local Centre Zone. 28 Boreen
 20855594    currently zoned 'Village Mix' zoning as per the other business premises in Boreen Point. The Motel has          Parade however has only ever been zoned residential.                                                          •    Zoning map ZM-7 in Schedule 2.3 be amended to include 27 Mango Lane Boreen
             been operating consistently for approx 40 years                                                                                                                                                                                    Point in the Tourist Accommodation Zone; and
 20855608                                                                                                                    To protect the motel site for provision of visitor accommodation it is suggested that it be included in the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           •    the Tourist Accommodation Zone Code be revised to reflect built form
             Submitters request the zoning of the properties be changed to 'Local Centre' zoning as per the other            Tourist Accommodation Zone and that locality specific provisions be applied for the zone. The use of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                provisions specific to Boreen Point
             business premises under the new plan or as 'Tourist Accommodation', whichever is most suitable.                 short-term accommodation would then be a consistent use.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           •    28 Boreen Parade be retained in the Low Density Residential Zone.
             This property provides short-term accommodation and supports the local community and Lake Cootharaba            It is suggested however that 28 Boreen Parade remain in the Low Density Residential Zone.
             Sailing Club by providing accommodation for their activities to continue.                                                                                                                                                     This formed part of a package of significant changes to the draft scheme re-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           advertised from 13 September. During the subsequent consultation period no
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           additional submissions were received.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           No further changes are recommended for this property.
 20855595    The zoning of 10 Urangan Street should be Community Facilities as it is the site of the water tank for          This is supported                                                                                             Council at its Special Meeting of 12 September 2019 resolved that zoning map ZM-7 in
             community water supply for public facilities and fire fighting in Boreen Point.                                                                                                                                               Schedule 2.3 of the New Noosa Plan be amended to include 10 Urangan Street in the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Community Facilities Zone, annotated for Utility Installation.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           This formed part of a package of significant changes to the draft scheme re-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           advertised from 13 September. During the subsequent consultation period no
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           additional submissions were received.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           No further changes are recommended for this property.
 20829935    The Village mix zoning allows for this land to be subdivided into smaller 400 sq. metre lots with zero          The Local Centre Zone code already includes a side setback from any residential zone. The rear                That no change be made to the New Noosa Plan as a result of this submission.
             setback and 3 metre side clearance. So initially any future development can be approved with frontages of       setback is along an unformed road reserve which is screened by vegetation and backs onto open
             new buildings being constructed on the Laguna Street boundary.                                                  space so is not likely to have significant visual or amenity impacts
             Would like for Council to consider implementing a 9 metre Vegetation Covenant for the Laguna St frontage        The existing Village Mixed Zone in the current scheme allows for 0m front setback and 2m for the first
             of No 19. This would allow for future generations to continue enjoying our tropical mix of flora and fauna.     floor from the road frontage. It is not proposed to change or increase this setback in the new scheme.
             Similarly, the extension of the existing 4 metre Vegetation Covenant existing along the southern boundary       Any new proposed development will be considered on its merits and will consider the amenity of the
             of SP 191680 should occur in conformity along the southern length of RP 839106, No 19. Creation of 6            adjoining residential development in the locality as well as any vegetation including trees on the site.
             metre wide Vegetation Covenant along the western boundary of No 19. In addition, a 6 metre wide
             Vegetation Covenant should be considered feasible along the hotel boundary and the pathway to provide
             some respite from Hotel activities and to nullify excessive noise.
 20833450    The description of Boreen Point in the scheme fails to recognise what a vibrant, bustling persona it takes      Noted. Some additional wording be included in the Boreen Point overall outcomes recognising the               That the overall outcomes for Boreen Point be reviewed to include the recreation
             on during school holidays, weekly club sailing racing, and especially during sailing regattas. Lake             tourism attracted to the lake.                                                                                importance of the Lake.” Boreen Point remains a small, secluded, lakeside village with a
             Cootharaba Sailing Club runs several regattas every year, with the National Titles held annually in the                                                                                                                       casual and leisurely atmosphere with a focus on water activities which attracts visitors and
             Christmas/New Year period attracting sailors from as far away as Melbourne and Cairns. Boreen Point                                                                                                                           tourists to the area in holiday periods.”
             becomes a crowded sailing community that is bursting at the seams with activity.
             Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club is a local landmark building, with origins dating back to 1946. The sailing
             club has been at the centre of Boreen Point activity for more than 70 years. In contrast the Apollonian Hotel
             was first licensed in 1868 in Gympie, and only moved to Boreen Point in 1987.
 20829935    Owner of 17 Laguna Street, Boreen Point put forward a number of suggested changes and comments:                 The site occupied by the Apollonian Hotel (19 Laguna Street, Boreen Point) is proposed for inclusion in       That no change be made to the New Noosa Plan as a result of this submission.
                                                                                                                             the Local Centre Zone. Within this zone, buildings are required to have a 3m setback from adjoining
             Extension of Laguna St Vegetation Covenant over No 19 being Lot 22 in RP 839106                                 land in a residential zone and for the front boundary 0.0m for the ground floor and 2m for the first floor.
             Our residential block No 17, is adjoining the western end of land occupied by the Apollonian Hotel grounds      For other boundaries, 0.0 metres.
             that being No 19 and Lot 22 in RP 839106. The hotel building itself is located at the eastern end of the


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