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

 Submitter   Submission and Grounds of Submission                                                                             Planners’ Response                                                                                              Recommendation
                                                                                                                              As a result of previous submissions council endorsed to strengthen the amenity provisions of the High
                                                                                                                              Density Residential precinct to ensure noise and other amenity impacts can be mitigated through building
                                                                                                                              orientation and design. It is considered that these issues can be managed through the development
                                                                                                                              application process
                                                                                                                              No further extension to the showroom precinct is considered to be required, adequate land has been
                                                                                                                              made available for these uses to accommodate the upper limits of allowable floorspace and no change
                                                                                                                              recommended.
 21001969    Extremely concerned about the location of the High Density Residential Precinct proposed in the Noosa            As a result of the previous consultation and submissions received the boundary of the High Density              That no change be made to the New Noosa Plan as a result of this submission
             Business Centre to the north of Hofmann Drive.                                                                   residential precinct was relocated further west to reduce potentially interface issues with industrial
 21006013                                                                                                                     developments on Rene St and further away from the existing loading dock.
             The proposed new residential development will be 3 storeys high in contrast to the existing 2 storey
 21005762    development on the southern side of Hofmann Drive and in close proximity to the Woolworths loading dock          In addition provisions were included in the High Density residential precinct that related to designing and
 21002826    which operates 24 hours and will also result in conflicts with future residents.                                 including noise mitigation and attenuation for residential development where adjoining non-residential
                                                                                                                              development. Acknowledge the importance of ensuring existing industrial development with approvals
             The proposed amendment does not go far enough to separating industry and residential so both can live            should not be inconvenienced as a result of new residential development in the NBC. In addition another
             and work harmoniously.                                                                                           important outcome for the NBC is to be a mixed-use village with residential development. Achieving this
             Has potential to conflict with the approved industrial use particularly in relation to truck movements.          outcome for NBC along with the existing approvals for industrial development can be balanced by further
                                                                                                                              strengthening provisions for residential development.
             Request that the entire High Density Residential Precinct to the north of Hofmann Drive be for commercial
             and not residential uses as per the current scheme with precinct E2.                                             As a result of the previous consultation and submissions received the boundary of the High Density
                                                                                                                              residential precinct was relocated further west to reduce potentially interface issues with industrial
                                                                                                                              developments on Rene St and further away from the existing loading dock.
                                                                                                                              In addition provisions were included in the High Density residential precinct that related to designing and
                                                                                                                              including noise mitigation and attenuation for residential development where adjoining non-residential
                                                                                                                              development. Acknowledge the importance of ensuring existing industrial development with approvals
                                                                                                                              should not be inconvenienced as a result of new residential development in the NBC. In addition another
                                                                                                                              important outcome for the NBC is to be a mixed-use village with residential development. Achieving this
                                                                                                                              outcome for NBC along with the existing approvals for industrial development can be balanced by
                                                                                                                              provisions for residential development.
                                                                                                                              As a result of previous submissions council endorsed to strengthen the amenity provisions for the High
                                                                                                                              Density Residential precinct to ensure noise and other amenity impacts can be mitigated through building
                                                                                                                              orientation and design. It is considered that these issues can be managed through the development
                                                                                                                              application process.
                                                                                                                              Acknowledge the importance of ensuring existing industrial development with approvals should not be
                                                                                                                              inconvenienced as a result of new residential development in the NBC however these businesses can
                                                                                                                              continue to operate in accordance with their approvals.
 21005830    Submitter proposed that based on technical reports submitted as part of development application there is         Council has increased the amount of showroom in the draft Noosa Plan by 3,500m2 and considers this              That no change be made to the New Noosa Plan as a result of this submission
             an identified and significant demand for large format retail in the area above the intended 3,500m² cap          appropriate in order to deliver a mixed use village at the Noosa Business centre.
             included in Showroom Precinct 5B. They estimate that the region is undersupplied by just over 23,000m²,
             increasing to almost 38,000m² by 2031- report provided with submission.                                          In response to a range of submissions in the first round of consultation it was considered more
                                                                                                                              appropriate to encourage this type of development where it was already occurring in the Gateway Drive
             Given the above, the Showroom Precinct 5B retail cap remains insufficient and should be removed. The             and venture Drive Industry precincts. The scheme was subsequently amended to provide more flexibility
             need for additional retail floor space is backed by a comprehensive methodology using various sources            in these locations rather than trying to re-create this in a new location on an undeveloped site. As a result
             including industry benchmarks, recognised sources of population data, and assessment of supply and               consideration was given to extending the Showroom Precinct and consolidating adjacent sites into a
             demand.                                                                                                          Business Precinct adjoining the site to the south. The proposed small business precinct was to be of an
                                                                                                                              industrial nature of development which allowed for business to establish on smaller premises before
             The Draft Plan removed the Small-Scale Business Precinct such that the Business Park Precinct 5A is the          transitioning to larger more retail/commercial sites in the Business Park, Showroom, Retail or Village
             only precinct that will provide for a variety of tenancy sizes. This is a surprise amendment given Council’s     Mixed Use precincts or another centre.
             earlier advocacy for small scale incubator type space for small business. Whilst we fully support the
             removal of the prescriptive nature of the Precinct, there is clear merit in accommodating small scale            The Noosa Centres Hierarchy acknowledges the Maroochydore Centre as its Principal Centre to cater for
             incubator-type uses when delivered in a way that allows for a growth journey to occur for these types of         larger office, commercial and retail uses beyond Noosa Shire. The Noosa Business Centre is the last
             businesses. In this regard, this land-use type should continue to be intended over the site. This should         major Greenfield centre site in Noosa Shire and as such needs to accommodate and diversify future
             however occur as part of a range of possible land-uses, rather than being prescribed as the only                 employment uses now and for the longer term. Council’s Local Economic Plan clearly identifies the need
             appropriate use.                                                                                                 for a diversified economy for Noosa to reduce its reliance on tourism and retail which are very sensitive
                                                                                                                              to economic conditions and traditionally have low wages associated with them. Any future consideration
             It is contended that Council has continued to plan for unattainably high levels of commercial floor area. This   of this site must recognise the longer term future need to cater for new employment sectors to establish
             is despite experts in the 2016 QIC appeal (P&E Court Ref: 4159 / 2015) concluding that maximum long-             and grow as well as provide for a mixed use village centre. The New Noosa Plan has allowed for a
             term demand would not exceed approximately 20,000m2 unless a major intervention occurred. The site               further 12,000m2 of retail across the centre which is a significant increased from the current scheme
             attributes and demonstrated economic need suggest a different land use pattern and zoning / precinct             which currently does not allow for any further retail.
             intent is required that blends Council’s strategic intents for commercial, retail and emerging or creative
             industrial employment generators as an integrated mixed-use precinct.                                            Staff have reviewed the table of uses provided. The Business Park precinct currently allows for
                                                                                                                              additional uses such as community use, community care centre, education establishment, health care
             Table of Development – Level of Assessment: Section 5.5.5.3 and Section 5.5.5.4 Table of Development             service and research and technology uses. The showroom precinct allows for garden centre, showroom,
             for the Major Centre Zone Showroom Precinct and Business Park Precincts is overly restrictive and should         hardware and trade supplies, indoor sport and recreation and veterinary service.
             be consolidated into a single Showroom and Business Precinct, which reflects the single landholding of the



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