2018-07-10 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                           10 JULY 2018


The applicant has also provided a Tree Protection Plan (TPP) prepared by Myles Baldwin Design
Rev D 06/04/2018. An amended Construction Management Plan (CMP) has also been provided.
The plans are amended versions of the plans which formed part of the court settlement for the
lower deck adjacent to the road frontage.
The reports have been reviewed and the recommendations are generally supported. The
applicant has advised that all works and storage of equipment and materials will occur within the
area excavated for the pedestrian access tunnel. Accordingly, there will be no further impact on
vegetation.
Built form
The built form of the development will be consistent with the requirements of the Noosa Plan as
the proposed design modifications will not substantially change the existing approval.
The proposed works do not contribute to gross floor area as the definition of gross floor area
excludes lift shafts and floor areas located in a basement. The proposed works will result in a
minor increase to site cover related to the footprint of the lift shaft however the total site cover will
remain below that permitted by the planning scheme.
4.2. Referral Agencies
The application was not required to be referred to any Referral Agencies.
4.3. Other Referrals
The application was forwarded to the following internal Council officers:
     Environment Officer
5.     CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The application seeks to change the existing development approval for a dwelling to include a lift
and subterranean access path. The works, which have already commenced, have occurred in
the root zone of a significant tree and result in the removal of planted understorey vegetation.
The tree has been assessed by an arborist, engaged by Council officers. The arborist has
provided recommendations to address the on-going maintenance and safety of the tree, which
may be included as permit conditions. The on-going maintenance of the vegetated backdrop to
main beach is addressed through permit conditions incorporating amendments to the existing
Tree Protection Plan and Construction Management Plan. It is therefore recommended that
Council support the proposed changes.

Departments/Sections Consulted:

     Chief Executive Officer       Community Services                         Corporate Services
     Executive Officer             Community Development                      Financial Services
     Executive Support             Community Facilities                       ICT
                                   Libraries & Galleries                      Procurement & Fleet
                                   Local Laws                                 Property
                                   Waste & Environmental Health               Revenue Services

     Executive Services        X   Environment & Sustainable Development      Infrastructure Services
     Community Engagement          Building & Plumbing Services               Asset Management
     Customer Service          X   Development Assessment                     Buildings and Facilities
     Governance                    Economic Development                       Civil Operations
     People and Culture        X   Environmental Services                     Disaster Management
                                   Strategic Land Use Planning                Infrastructure Planning,
                                                                              Design and Delivery




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