2021-12-07 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda - Updated

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                  7 DECEMBER 2021


Gross Floor Area
The proposed development constitutes additional plot ratio. The works approved under the 2008
change approval did not constitute plot ratio as the awning area was not enclosed.
Similar to site cover the gross floor area of the overall development was not detailed in the original
officer’s report or the report associated with the 2008 change application.
An assessment of the building unit plans has clarified that the approved built form does not exceed
the current allowable plot ratio noting that some built form is now located within the common
property area and not included on the building unit plan. Notwithstanding, based on a desktop
analysis of the site, including the existing structures within the common property area, the existing
development does not currently exceed plot ratio.
Accordingly, it is considered that sufficient gross floor area is available for the proposed works to
not result in an exceedance of the planning scheme’s plot ratio requirements.
Landscaping
The proposal incorporates landscaping to the majority of the site’s frontage at the ground level with
additional planting to be provided on the upper level. Landscaping is to be provided both within the
site and within the first metre of the road reserve as the front boundary of the site is recessed
further back from the curb than the adjoining property to the west. The submitted landscape
concept plan identifies that species selection will be consistent with those detailed in Council’s
landscaping policy.
The extent of landscaping proposed will contribute to a positive streetscape character noting that
landscaped setbacks to the Hastings Street frontage varies along the street with some sites having
no soft landscaping whilst others have retained character trees in small garden beds.
Other
The proposal does not result in additional use area and therefore no additional car parking is
required.
It is recommended that a condition be included to ensure the operating hours remain consistent
generally with the operating hours of other restaurants/cafes in Hastings Street.
4.    CONSULTATION
4.1   Referral Agencies
Not applicable
4.2   Internal Council Referrals
Not applicable
5.    CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The application seeks to undertake modifications to the building currently occupied by Café Le
Monde with the works located within common property. The works provide for an improvement to
the Hastings Street frontage incorporating design elements that are consistent with the outcomes
of the Noosa Plan. Extensive landscaping to the frontage of the site will assist in integrate the built
form with the sub-tropical coastal setting. No additional car parking is required as the development
does not result in additional use area.
It is recommended that the application be supported subject to conditions.




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