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

 Submitter   Submission and Grounds of Submission                                                                              Planners’ Response                                                                                                Recommendation
 20868813    environmental features.                                                                                           parking spaces.
 20866920    Concerned about potential noise impacts from Noosa Junction, particularly the southern side of Bottlebrush        The proposed new road access is located on a portion of road reserve located between the park and the
             Ave as it would allow for food and drink outlets opposite the proposed high density residential zone on the       Bowls Club site and an upgrade to Pinaroo Park has been identified in the Local Government
 20866273    norther side of Bottlebrush Ave.                                                                                  Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) which is part of the Draft Noosa Plan.
 20865993    There have been ongoing noise complaints with the café at 2 Bottlebrush Ave (Little Sister) indicating food       The proposed new entry to the centre off Noosa Drive Roundabout and the new access road have
 20865819    and drink outlets can be very noisy. Potentially any additional night-time food and drink along Bottlebrush       preliminary approval from council’s Traffic Engineers, however more detailed planning will be required in
             Ave could impact the local amenity severely. Would recommend that commercial development only (as per             the future.
 20865537    Mary Thomas St precinct) be proposed for the southern side of Bottlebrush Ave and western side of
             Berrima Row, to maintain the amenity of residents adjacent to Bottlebrush Ave. This could also act as a           The change of zoning for a portion of the bowls club site to high density residential primarily adjoins an
 20865035                                                                                                                      open space area and is not anticipated to influence rates on surrounding properties. The site is
             noise barrier to the Hospitality Precinct along Sunshine Beach Rd.
 20867136                                                                                                                      considered appropriate to provide much needed smaller housing in close proximity to services and
             Concern regarding the loss of car parking with any development of the Bottlebrush carpark as shown on             infrastructure.
 20867128    the Framework Plan for Noosa Junction.
                                                                                                                               In relation to the proposed ground floor setback 5.5m setback for some properties on the northern side of
 20867123    Concerned about the proposal to use a significant part of the Pinaroo Park for commercial gain and query          Sunrise Beach road, the draft planning scheme includes an Editor’s Note, “For properties mentioned in
             whether Council can legally do this. Appears the proposed new road in Noosa Junction will remove the              section (a)(ii) above, the minimum setback can be considered as part of a separate urban design and
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             children’s playground in Pinaroo Park and if so it should be replaced elsewhere in the park.                      planning study to review land use, built form and streetscape outcomes for these properties.” These
 20867182                                                                                                                      setbacks can be reviewed as part of the above study. The proposed setback still enables uses within the
             Are traffic engineer’s comfortable with the proposed new road entering Noosa Drive at a roundabout?               setback such as outdoor dining and display of goods.
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             With the change of zoning to High Density Residential will this result in rates increasing and are there any      The new Noosa plan includes stronger urban design and character provisions which will help achieve
 20867676    expected traffic flow increases and noise and safety risks due to the zone change?                                continued high quality design in Noosa Junction. Other incentives for excellent urban design can be
 20866720    Removal of requirement for car parking for outdoor dining areas provided within the setback areas of Lots         considered outside the planning scheme.
             188,189, 195, 196, 197 and 198 RP88772, Lot 2 RP168311, Lot 2 RP168282 and Lot 1 RP173872 in                      New dwellings adjoining or within centres will be required to have suitable designs and layouts to mitigate
 20866366    recognition of the public benefit outcome resulting from the 5.5m setback in providing appropriate                and manage noise, particularly in mixed use buildings.
 20866410    pedestrian access along the road frontage; Clarification that the 5.5m setback to Lots 188,189, 195, 196,
             197 and 198 RP88772, Lot 2 RP168311, Lot 2 RP168282 and Lot 1 RP173872 only applies to the building               Car Parking
 20867751    face at ground level.
                                                                                                                               Council is investigating transport options across the Shire as part of the Transport Strategy to mitigate
 20863584    Noosa Junction has the opportunity to increase density as proposed in the new planning scheme and feel            traffic flow issues and has addressed car parking shortfalls as part of the Car parking In Lieu Policy. The
             that this could result in undesirable building outcomes if not carefully managed. Suggest density bonus for       Character and Framework Plans provide higher level context for new developments in terms of urban
             schemes that demonstrate design excellence.                                                                       design and character outcomes for Noosa Junction.
             If one and two bedroom apartments are planned near or close to commercial areas noise impacts will need           The Car Parking In-Lieu Policy does not form part of the planning scheme and is a separate standalone
             to be assessed. This includes sound proofing be required and built into the building code and promote             policy.
             exemplary building design that fits in with Noosa’s character and peaceful living.
                                                                                                                               Staff acknowledge the issue regarding viable redevelopment of buildings, particularly for offices in Noosa
             Concern of traffic and car parking within and surrounding the Junction and precinct Needs a good overhaul         Junction. Staff recommend amending car parking rates specifically for office use to one space per 20m²
             with respect to cleanliness and a bit of low-key gloss added. Council chamber of Commerce really needs to         for the ground floor; and one space per 30m² for the second and third floors. This still allows for flexibility
             get behind these stalwart traders.                                                                                in changing uses for the ground floor for office, shops and health care services and will contribute to
                                                                                                                               easing the amount of car parking required with redevelopment.
             Car parking:
                                                                                                                               Staff recommend including a provision similar to the current Noosa plan that allows for substituting car
             Reduce rates of “in lieu” car parking contributions.                                                              parking spaces with motorcycle spaces.
             Reduce car parking ratios and rates and achieve the ‘intent’ and an outcome beneficial to not only Noosa          Hospitality Precinct (Noosa Junction):
             junction but the entire Noosa Community.
                                                                                                                               Lot 3 RP129637, 66 Noosa Drive immediately adjoins a residential zone and therefore is not considered
             The onsite parking requirements for office and service industry uses are considered to be excessive when          appropriate to be included in the Hospitality precinct due to potential amenity impacts. Entertainment use
             compared to other uses such as health care service, food and drink outlet and shop. The NJA believes that         are still consistent for this site and subject to impact assessment.
             the consequence of equaling the parking requirements for these uses will result in the Noosa Junction not
             realising its potential for office and service industry type uses being promoted by Council for the Noosa         Staff recommend amending the wording to reflect the submission, being “within reasonable proximity to
             Junction elsewhere in the draft Noosa Plan. There is no differentiation for onsite parking requirements in        Arcadia Street”.
             the draft Noosa Plan between uses at street level and those uses proposed above street level.
                                                                                                                               The Hospitality Precinct focuses entertainment uses within the centre of Noosa Junction to reduce
             The requirement under the draft Noosa Plan to provide additional bicycle spaces and bike spaces in                adverse amenity impacts on adjoining residential areas and allows for entertainment uses to be code
             addition to onsite car parking spaces is not supported by the NJA. The NJA supports the provision of bike         assessment. Entertainment uses located outside the precinct area are still subject to an impact
             and bicycle spaces in new development but not in addition to onsite car parking spaces. The new Noosa             assessment and the community will still have an opportunity to comment on these. In addition to this an
             Plan should include a basis of equating bike spaces to car spaces as currently exists and extended to also        Entertainment Activities code has been introduced which provides more provisions related to amenity
             include bicycle spaces. There should also be the ability for part car spaces to be absorbed by bike and           and operatizing issues such as operating hours, live music and design of premises, to reduce amity
             bicycle spaces rather than car space being rounded up. The draft Noosa Plan does not clearly identify how         impacts within and adjoining the centre. It also introduces the requirement for an operational
             additions to existing development will be assessed under these new provisions.                                    management plans which the current scheme does not include. An Operation Management Plan needs
                                                                                                                               to include how the activity will minimise potential adverse impacts including:
             Hospitality Precinct (Noosa Junction):
                                                                                                                               •    noise mitigation and noise management protocols;
             Welcomes the inclusion of a Hospitality Precinct as it increases the capacity for the junction to develop as a
             vibrant activity centre. It is disappointing that properties fronting Noosa Drive have not been included in the   •    safety and security measures;
             precinct as it would be an opportunity to maximize activity in Noosa Junction. It is requested that the           •    crowd control;
             Council consider the extent of the Noosa Junction Hospitality precinct to include Lot 3 RP129637, 66              •    lighting;
             Noosa Drive enabling further contribution to a viable centre.
                                                                                                                               •    waste management and collection; and



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