PM Submission - G Stevens - Proforma - MCU21/0110

Document Set ID: 21739622
Version: 1, Version Date: 21/12/2021

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Objection to the Proposed Hotel at Noosa Springs

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.

f the impact upon existing users of
gnificant. The “material change of
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No analysis has been provided in the Adamson Town Planning Report 0
Noosa Springs Resort, including members and residents. This impact is si
use” will adversely affect every person in Noosa Springs, The Oasis, Parkridge,
properties}, resort staff and members.

The development fails so many tests:

e Itisn’t “boutique”, in fact it will have roughly the same number of rooms as the French Quarter in

Hastings Street
e At 12m high it will visually overpower existing buildings
e Two thirds of the development is to be built on land zone
e It breaches height and setback restrictions
e Zoning maps indicate it is a “Core Koala Habitat’

together with other fauna and flora
e 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

e The DA suggests that the guests and staff will be arriving and le;

This is just not realistic
e Analready busy carpark will be inadequate for guests, staff, golfers and those who use the spa, gym,

medical facilities, restaurant etc. It is already over capacity at peak times and the Parking Studies

lack meaningful analysis
e 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
e The club house, golf course, gym, restaurant, spa and poo! 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
e Thedevelopersare potentially “double-dipping” as the land originally earmarked for a hotel was used

d “recreational and open space”

” “3 Koala Priority Habitat” and this will be lost

aving on 2 wheels or public transport.

to build Parkridge.

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

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