2016-10-17 General Committee Meeting Notes

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                               17 OCTOBER 2016


The submitted ‘‘Additional Information for the Acoustic Assessment’ by RoadPro Acoustic
suggests the following:

     ‘The acoustic wing wall barriers are the major component of the acoustic treatments
     recommended due to the presently unobstructed line of sight from the dining area to the
     neighbouring units. As such, it is our view that with the reduced trading hours, the overhead
     treatment can be omitted from the recommendations made previously without patron noise
     generally exceeding the background noise by 10 dB(A) at the overhead apartment, with the
     following exceptions:
         Particularly quiet evenings e.g. minimal road traffic combined with still weather; and
         When there are multiple patrons talking loudly in the outdoor area.
     The staff would need to be aware of the significance of these circumstances, and the
     noise management plan must reflect this.’
The applicants original Noise Assessment used a conservative ambient background noise level
which excluded traffic and pedestrian noise etc. Additional information provided uses a more
realistic background noise level which suggests that with the wing walls, the predicted noise
levels are unlikely to exceed the relevant noise criteria (background noise plus 10db(A)) up to
10pm (without the acoustic roof panel).

Noise criteria is slightly more stringent after 10pm (background noise plus 8db(A)) and technically
this may occasionally be exceeded without the roof panel. The applicant suggests in reality,
between 10pm and 10.30pm is a ‘shoulder or transition’ time where background noise levels are
similar and gradually reducing. It is recognised that background noise levels do not instantly
‘drop’ after 10pm and the applicants ‘shoulder or transition’ time is accepted.

The ‘Additional Information for the Acoustic Assessment’ has been reviewed by Council’s
Environmental Health department who raise no concerns. It is considered the applicant has
sufficiently demonstrated that with the acoustic wing walls only constructed, amenity will be
maintained and meet the provisions of the Planning Scheme.

As a result it is recommended that Conditions 3, 7, and 10 be changed to read:

3.   The development must be undertaken in accordance with the recommendations of the
     Acoustic Assessment prepared by RoadPro Acoustic dated 3 August 2016 and Additional
     Information for the Acoustic Assessment dated 10 October 2016 prepared by RoadPro
     Acoustic. In this regard, the acoustic wing walls and acoustic roof panel must be designed
     to complement the existing building and streetscape to the reasonable satisfaction of the
     chief executive officer. Prior to the installation of these works the plans must be submitted
     to Council demonstrating compliance with this condition. Certification must be provided by
     a suitably qualified person on completion of the works, certifying the works meet the
     relevant noise criteria.

7.   The Noise Management Plan submitted with the application must be amended to include
     site specific operational measures to minimise potential noise nuisance for surrounding
     residents and a complaints management process. The Noise Management Plan must
     incorporate the recommendations of the Acoustic Assessment prepared by RoadPro
     Acoustic dated 3 August 2016 and Additional Information for the Acoustic Assessment
     dated 10 October 2016 prepared by RoadPro Acoustic. The amended Noise Management
     Plan must be submitted to Council prior to the commencement of the use




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