2020-09-08 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                           8 SEPTEMBER 2020


          1.      The proposal complies with the Overall Outcomes of the Noosa Heads Locality Code
                  as the development will provide for entertainment and dining premises, providing
                  interest for visitors and residents accommodated in the immediate area, whilst outdoor
                  dining facilitates a vibrant pedestrian friendly streetscape;
          2.      The development is consistent with the bulk and scale of buildings within proximity to
                  the subject site, presenting an improved, high quality built form and landscaping along
                  The Parade, and providing a direct link to Main Beach.
F.        Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
G.        Note the application was lodged under the Noosa Plan 2006, which was superseded by the
          Noosa Plan 2020, which commenced on 31 July 2020. All references to the ‘Noosa Plan’ or
          ‘the planning scheme’ within the assessment report is in reference to the now superseded
          Noosa Plan 2006.


REPORT
1.        PROPOSAL
The application seeks to change the development approval for the site in respect to the Bistro C
tenancy and an area of common property. The applicant seeks approval specifically to:
        Replace / refurbish the existing enclosed dining area structure that orientates towards Main
          Beach (refer to Figures 3 to 7), including:
          o       removal and replacement of the existing structure;
          o       replacement of windows with slimline glass retractable doors at ground level and
                  awning windows above doors; and
          o       feature batten shading screening fitted to the façade above the retractable doors.
          In relation to these proposed changes, it is noted that:
          o       no change to the existing approved gross floor area1 is proposed; and
          o       the minor change application is seeking a retrospective approval for the enclosure of
                  the area, which was originally approved as an open terrace/dining area, with no
                  subsequent approval being issued to enclose the area.
        Expand / refurbish the existing entry area from The Parade, totalling 14.1m2 of additional use
          area2 to be utilised as an outdoor dining area (refer to Figures 8 to 9).
          In relation to this proposed change, it is noted that the existing entry area is currently being
          utilised as use area (ie outdoor dining) without Council approval, and therefore this minor
          change application is seeking a retrospective approval for this area to be formalised as use
          area for outdoor dining.


1
    Gross floor area (or GFA) means the total floor area of a building measured from the outside of the external walls, plus for roofed
    unenclosed areas, any portion of floor area beyond a distance of 3 metres from the external wall. It does not include:
    a) the area of spaces used for the parking or manoeuvring of motor vehicles;
    b) the area of lift shafts;
    c) the area of stairwells on any level other than the ground floor; or
    d) floor areas located in a basement
2
    Use area means the sum of the area of the premises (exclusive of all walls and columns), including all storeys, used or intended for
    use for a particular purpose. The term excludes—
    a) the areas (inclusive of all walls and columns) of any lift rooms, motor rooms, air conditioning or other mechanical or electrical
         plant or equipment rooms located at any topmost storey;
    b) the areas of any staircases or liftwells;
    c) the areas of any common foyer or arcade;
    d) the areas of any public toilets; and
    e) the areas used for the access, parking and associated manoeuvring of motor vehicles.

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