132007.2446.05 - Request For An Other Change To An Existing Development Permit For Material Change Of Use - Visitor Accommodation Type 4 Conventional (Visitor Hostel) To Include 11 Additional Beds At 102 Pacific Avenue Sunshine Beach · Attachment 2 - 132007.2446.05 - Officer'S Report

 Proposed second storey will overlook The proposed development includes external
 private living spaces and neighbouring screening to all windows facing neighbouring
 bedrooms.                              properties. Conditions are included to ensure that
                                        all upper-level windows are appropriately
                                        screened to ensure that overlooking to adjacent
                                        premises cannot occur.

 Development contradicts Low Density It is acknowledged that the site is located within
 Residential Zone guidelines         the Low Density Residential zone and that the use
                                     is defined as an inconsistent use within the zone.
 Short-term accommodation expansion
 not aligned with Council policy.    The proposed development remains within a site
                                     currently approved for visitor accommodation.
                                              The proposed additional level will be contained
                                              within the established building footprint maintains
                                              compliance with building height whilst maters such
                                              as on-site car parking and acoustics have been
                                              appropriately addressed.
                                              Advice from councils Strategic Planning team
                                              highlight a need for diversification of the
                                              accommodation products available to visitors
                                              which includes backpacker accommodation.

 Existing parking is insufficient. Street The applicant has included an additional car
 already congested, especially during parking space. Onsite carparking provision has
 school hours.                            been conditioned to comply with the Driveways
                                          and Parking code.
 Backpacker vans park in residential
 streets; school traffic adds pressure.


6.   HUMAN RIGHTS COMPATIBILITY STATEMENT
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in
a manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.
7.   CONCLUSION & REASONS FOR DECISION
The application seeks to extend an existing approved backpackers situated at 102 Pacific Avenue
Sunshine Beach by adding an additional 11 beds (from the approved 69 to 80 beds) within a new
second storey at the northwestern side of the site.
The site has an existing approval Visitor Accommodation Type 4 - Conventional (visitor hostel)
issued under the Noosa Plan 2006. Under the Noosa Plan 2006 the use was identified as a
consistent use specifically for this site. Under the Noosa Plan 2020 Short Term Accommodation is
identified as an inconsistent use within the applicable zone.
To address potential amenity impacts a site-specific acoustic assessment report has been provided
by the applicant and been peer reviewed by Council’s consultant acoustic engineer who supports
the expansion of the use based on the implementation the report’s recommendations.
The proposed development complies with maximum building height, siter cover, and setbacks
requirements within the Noosa Plan 2020. Whilst the proposed gross floor area exceeds the
scheme requirements it is considered reasonable noting the significant lot size and that the built
form consist of three blocks.