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

28. Other Code Provisions
Table 28.1: Submissions of First Consultation
 Submitter   Submission and Grounds of Submission                                                                                 Planners’ Response                                                                                 Recommendation
 20876526    In order to promote better design outcomes for new developments in Noosa Shire, I suggest that a “Design             Suggestion noted. It is not specifically a planning scheme issue.                                  That no change to the New Noosa Plan be made as a result of these submissions.
             Advisory Committee” is established to allow good design to be judged by design professionals (Architects and
 20868611    Landscape Architects) rather than town planning staff. The current and proposed town planning scheme is not          The planning scheme is a performance based scheme and provides some flexibility to achieve
             equipped to differentiate between what is good design and what is merely meeting the planning scheme                 relevant performance outcomes. The scheme provides a balance between being able to
             requirements. I suggest that this committee could be made up of private design professionals on a rotating           achieve high design outcomes as well as providing certainty in the look and feel, character and
             roster. The committee would have a series of design principles on which they would score a proposal, with the        consistent development patterns in terms of streetscapes through applying setbacks, plot ratio,
             final score meeting a minimum standard of “Design Excellence”. Any proposal of 3 stories or above or                 site cover, height, access and car parking and high level design outcomes.
             attempting to meet an “alternative solution” to the planning scheme would need to obtain design excellence in
             order to proceed. Similar schemes are in operation in other councils – for example the City Of Vincent (WA) as
             per the following Link: https://www.vincent.wa.gov.au/develop-build/planning/design-advisory-committee.aspx
             The current (and proposed) town planning schemes are inflexible when it comes to the specific built outcomes
             such as: Eaves overhang percentage, Building Form, Roof Pitch, Maximum storeys. These items are often
             subjectively assessed by planning officers who may not have a good grasp on up to date contemporary
             building design. Noosa prides itself on its luxury dwellings and amazing sites. These town planning
             requirements are outdated and provide a barrier to contemporary design. I propose that if a proposal is to be an
             “alternate solution”, then it must meet design excellence standards, as mentioned above. This would provide a
             way for those who are seeking to build unique, well designed buildings to be assessed on their merits and not
             only the lowest common denominator. This need not apply to all proposals, but as an alternative to the scheme.
 20868611    In the interest of producing better design outcomes for new buildings, all buildings 3 stories and over, and/or      Suggestion Noted.                                                                                  That no change be made to the New Noosa Plan as a result of this submission.
             over $2.5m construction cost be designed by a Registered Architectural Practice or Registered Architect.
             Noosa has the potential to become a "design hub" if such a policy was initiated, as it already has one of the        High Density Housing in Noosa is at a significantly smaller scale than what is considered high
             highest densities of high quality contemporary architecture Australia wide.                                          density in some places in NSW. The New Noosa Plan takes into consideration and expands on
                                                                                                                                  the Noosa design Principles throughout the zone and local plan codes as well as in Planning
             Suggest that all new developments of $3m and over be subject to a public art contribution, as a percentage of        Scheme Policy’s 5 – Sustainable Building Design and 7 Framework and Character Plans.
             construction cost. This would encourage a vibrant cultural Noosa streetscape. Obviously artwork would require
             approval as part of the planning process and council may need an art specialist to help in the consultation          Council has tried to introduce higher sustainability standards for buildings throughout the New
                                                                                                                                  Noosa plan, however as these higher standards proposed conflict with building standards in the
             Noosa junction has the opportunity to increase density as proposed in the new planning scheme. This could            Building Code of Australia, the State have advised that cannot be incorporated into the planning
             result in undesirable building outcomes if not carefully managed. A design advisory committee could play a           scheme.
             good role here. Perhaps a GFA / density bonus for schemes that demonstrate design excellence. Similar
             planning vehicles are in place in other states. SEPP 65 (NSW) is a great planning document that could be used        A renewable energy facility is permitted within the Rural Zone.
             as reference specifically for higher density housing.                                                                The trails network is managed outside of the planning scheme. Cooroy Mountain is privately
             Is Noosa Council intending to implement any sustainability targets or policies such as minimum recycled              owned and therefore difficult to establish public access.
             material content in new construction, construction waste recycling, landfill minimisation, cogeneration etc? Can
             this please be considered if it hasn't been, as I assume the planning scheme will be in place well into the future
             and sustainability measures in construction are becoming increasingly important in carbon emission reduction.
             Is there Allowance for solar farms in rural zoning? If not I believe this would also be desirable.
             Noosa is an outdoor enthusiast's destination —what provisions is there in the new planning scheme for the
             extension of the Noosa Trail network? Suggested improvements are: Loop circuit around Lake Weyba through
             Noosa national park. Tewantin to Lake Cooroibah to Boreen Point to Elanda Point trail. Connection to proposed
             Verrierdale trail network. Is it possible for council to establish public access to Cooroy Mountain?
 20867202    From a carbon reduction perspective ZEN would like to see the following included in the New Noosa Plan:              Council has tried to introduce higher sustainability standards for buildings throughout the New    That no change be made to the New Noosa Plan as a result of this submission.
                                                                                                                                  Noosa plan, however as these higher standards proposed conflict with building standards in the
             •     Mandatory solar panels, water tanks and solar hot water or equivalent for all commercial, industrial and       Building Code of Australia, the State have advised that cannot be incorporated into the planning
                   multi-unit accommodation.                                                                                      scheme.
             •     Mandatory installed electric vehicle charges in new multi-unit accommodation and larger scale                  Council will continue to lobby for changes to state building regulations
                   commercial such as shopping centres.
                                                                                                                                  The Business Activities Code seeks that service stations provide for Electric Vehicle charge
             •     Mandatory provision of 25% designated electric vehicle parking spaces in all development requiring             stations.
                   parking spaces
                                                                                                                                  Parking rates have been reviewed recently and a policy position now allows for the contribution
             •     Review of car parking requirements such that they are reduced; good public transport connections exist         of cash in lieu for a proportion of parking that will contribute to transport infrastructure
                   and there is an opportunity for affordable infill development such as at Noosa Junction.
                                                                                                                                  Mandatory designation of parking spaces for electric vehicles is not supported at this point in
             •     Allocation of infrastructure charges towards installation of electric vehicle chargers                         time and education rather than regulation is the preferred approach.
 20867870    Deal with non-compliances through concurrency agency referral rather than code assessment by identifying             Noted and reviewed provisions. Recommend to amend tables of development for key overlays           That the tables of development for Bushfire, Flooding and Landslide overlays be amended to
             any part of the applicable codes that are not an alternative provision to the QDC as an amenity and aesthetic        including Bushfire, Flooding and Landslide hazard to make accepted development subject to          make certain development acceptable subject to requirements rather than code as per the
             item.                                                                                                                requirements.                                                                                      current planning scheme.



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