DA Report [As Published] · 132007.2398

               HomeCare
               Retirement Living
               Residential Care


      Desired Environmental Outcomes                   Response
      iii. the expected character and amenity for      The proposed development is consistent
          the particular locality;                     with the designated zoning for the site. The
                                                       dwelling units will be predominately single
                                                       storey detached houses within a
                                                       landscaped environment. The larger scale
                                                       building elements have been located to
                                                       minimise visual impacts from areas external
                                                       to the site.
      iv. the landform, natural environmental and      The proposed development has been
          climatic conditions of the locality;         designed to minimise impacts on the site
                                                       and to take into account the local climatic
                                                       influences. The units have been sited to
                                                       ensure that all main living areas and
                                                       outdoor spaces are orientated to the north.
       v. energy efficiency and water conserving       Energy efficiency principles and water
          design principles;                           saving targets have been incorporated into
                                                       the proposed development.
      vi. convenience and accessibility to urban       The site has access to essential urban
          services; and                                services. Convenience of access will be
                                                       supplemented by the on-site bus service
                                                       provided by RSL Care for the residents.
      vii. suitable separation from incompatible       The site is not adjacent to incompatible
          land uses.                                   uses and in itself will not introduce
                                                       incompatible uses into the area.
      TRANSPORT & MOBILITY FUNCTIONS
      Community access for all is provided to a        A bus service will be provided for the
      range of safe and efficient transport choices    benefit of the residents. The frequency of
      appropriate to community needs considering       services and destinations will be
      the location of residential uses, community      determined according to the majority needs
      and shopping facilities, leisure opportunities   of the residents.
      and employment.
      These transport choices include—
         i.  affordable community transport,
             including on the roads and the Noosa
             River;
        ii.  private vehicle;
       iii.  cycling; and
       iv.   walking.
      INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
       i. The efficient provision and use of              All necessary and relevant services are
          services such as water, sewerage, power, available to the site and will be provided
          telecommunications and waste disposal           within the site.
          caters for the needs of residents and
          visitors, relative to their location within the
          Shire.

RSL Care – Integrated Residential Aged Care & Seniors Living – Trading Post Road, Cooroy            20