Noosa Springs Hotel Objection

                Objection to the Proposed Hotel at Noosa Springs: Mcu 21l0rro


It has not gone unnoticed that this DA has been opened for comment for a short period of time just before
Christmas when most people are otherwise occupied or away.

No analysis has been provided in the Adamson Town Planning Report of the impact upon existing users of
Noosa Springs Resort, including members and residents. This impact is significant. The "material change of
use" will adversely affect every person in Noosa Springs, The Oasis, Parkridge, Elysium and The Fairways
(795 properties), resort staff and members.

The development fails so many tests:

   '   lt isn't "boutique", in fact it will have roughly the same number of rooms as the French Quarter in
       Hastings Street

   '   At 12m high it willvisually overpower existing buildings

   '   Two thirds of the development is to be built on land zoned "recreational and open space"

   '   lt breaches height and setback restrictions

   '   Zoning maps indicate it is a "Core Koala Habilat", "a Koala Priority Habitat" and this will be lost
       together with other fauna and flora

   '   With potentially 224 occupants, plus children and additional staff, the already existing fire
       evacuation risk will be significantly increased with potentially disastrous ramifications. Numerous
       discussions with Council in the past has done little to alleviate this very serious issue e.g. The Oasis
       BC Review of Emergency Evacuation Provisions

   '   The DA suggests that the guests and staff will be arriving and leaving on 2 wheels or public
       transport. This is just not realistic
   .   An already busy carpark will be inadequate for guests, stafi golfers and those who use the spa, gym,
       medical facilities, restaurant etc. lt is already over capacity at peak times and the Parking Studies
       lack meaningful analysis
   .   There will be increased noise and activity in an area where many elderly people reside and will
       affect the quiet enjoyment and wellbeing of residents and potentially their security and safety
   .   The club house, golf course, gyffi, restaurant, spa and pool will not be as available to residents and
       members with Tee Times likely to be at a premium as hotel guests will likely be given priority

   '   The developers are potentially "double-dipping' as the land originally earmarked for a hotel was
       used to build Parkridge.

Many of the above serve to undermine the integrity of the Noosa Plan 2020.

I object to the Application for the proposed hotel on the above grounds.




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