2020-09-08 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                   8 SEPTEMBER 2020


The flood immunity of the public road network immediately adjacent to proposed Lot 2 has also
been assessed. In this regard the study shows that the road network does have very low flood
immunity, but not just in proximity to lot 2, as a number of sections along its length are likely to be
inundated during flood times. Therefore, the ability to achieve an area on lot 2 above the probable
maximum flood is a desirable outcome of the proposed boundary realignment and offers an
improved outcome to the existing lot layout.
To address the findings of the flood study the applicant has amended their subdivision plan to
include a building envelope over the area that is flood free in the probable maximum flood event to
ensure any future dwellings are built in this area. This building envelope is also located clear of
the riparian buffer area identified by the Noosa Plan 2006 Biodiversity Overlay.
It is therefore recommended that Council settle the appeal and agree to the amended subdivision
plan and enter into an Infrastructure Agreement with the applicant to provide for improvements to
the existing bridge in Crawfords Road.
Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting Minutes, 19 March 2020, Item 4, Page 5
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 March 2020 regarding Planning & Environment Court
Appeal No D7/2020 and agree to defend the appeal.
Finance
The Infrastructure Agreement provides that the applicant must pay the cost of erecting the signs
and 50% of the cost of replacing the bridge girders to Council prior to sealing the plan of survey.
The estimated cost of installing the signs is $500 and replacing the bridge girders is $33,300.
Risks & Opportunities
There will be further costs for Council if this matter continues on to trial and from the findings of the
flood study it is clear that the proposed boundary realignment is a significant improvement to the
existing lot layout. The bridge is also located in Council’s road reserve and is ultimately Council’s
responsibility.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Wakefield Sykes Solicitor
Switchback Consulting – hydrologist
Internal Consultation
Coordinator, Engineer
Departments/Sections Consulted:
    Chief Executive Officer       Community Services                            Corporate Services
    Executive Officer             Director                                      Director
    Executive Support             Community Development                         Financial Services
                                  Community Facilities                          ICT
                                  Libraries & Galleries                         Procurement & Fleet
                                  Local Laws                                    Property
                                  Waste & Environmental Health                  Revenue Services

    Executive Services        x   Environment & Sustainable Development     x   Infrastructure Services
    Director                      Director                                      Director
    Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services              x   Asset Management
    Customer Service          x   Development Assessment                        Buildings and Facilities
    Governance                    Economic Development                      x   Civil Operations
    People and Culture            Environmental Services                        Disaster Management
                                  Strategic Land Use Planning                   Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                                Design and Delivery



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