Planning Report and plans

Proposal Report        Proposed Material Change of Use of Premises for Entertainment and Dining Business Type 2 Recreation, Amusement & fitness
over land at 5/8 Selkirk Drive Noosaville and described as lot 5 on SP188669
Applicant:             Gelherdt No 2 Pty Ltd



4.2       Surrounding Road Network
The site is bounded by Eenie Creek Road, Walter Hay Drive, both of are described as a part of the major road
network under the Noosa Plan and Selkirk Drive. All roads area administered by the Noosa Council. Access to
the site is from Selkirk Drive. The site is well serviced by existing footpaths and bike lanes.


5.0 Background
The entire lot was approved and subsequently developed for a Warehouse and Light Industry.

Due to the site being located in an industrial zone the applicant attended a pre-lodgement meeting with Council
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staff on 19 October 2016 wherein it was noted that due to the size of the proposed fitness centre the use was
similar to other uses sporting uses that had been accepted in the area by Council. Carparking and noise were
also noted as being aspects that needed to be addressed.



6.0 The Proposal
The applicant seeks approval to establish a women’s only fitness centre within tenancy 5 on the site. The
lower floor of the tenancy will comprise:

      •   Reception area and front office
      •   Three offices for consultation
      •   Free weights and machine area (gym)
      •   Group fitness room
      •   Functional frame area (fixed frame)
      •   Change room including toilets and showers
      •   Recreation room for members
      •   Creche room for members only

The upper floor level will include:

      •   Storage area for weights and equipment
      •   Personal training studio
      •   Office
      •   Spin studio

The above uses are to be located in the existing building on site with no new works proposed. In support
of the proposal, it is noted:

Hours of Operation

      •    Monday to Sunday - 24 hours operation.

      •   Staffed hours - Monday to Friday – 7am to 12pm and 4pm to 7pm and Saturday 7am to 12pm

      •   Creche -             Monday to Fridays (2 sessions between 9 am and 12pm) maximum of 12
                               children.
                               Saturday – one session as required

      •   Group fitness - Monday through to Sunday

Staffing

      •   Up to 13 staff will be employed with 2 permanent staff, 2 sales staff, 2 creche attendants and 5
          group fitness instructors.




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